Nine common scriptures (Bhagavad-Gita, Ramayana, Vedas, Mahabharata, BhagavatPuran, UddhavaGita, ShivaSahsranama, Nine Short Upanishads, and Vivekachudamani are presented here for those who want to learn and fully understand Hinduism, and Indian culture, way of life and thinking. Hindu religion has more scriptures than can be read in one life time. Vedas are the source of most Hindu scriptures. There are also many other minor scriptures or writings. The Gita and Ramayana are the two that one should read first.