Vyasa books in order
Legendary ancient Indian sage, compiler of the Vedas, and author of the Mahabharata
- Country
- Kuru Kingdom
- Books
- 5
- Also writes as
- वेदव्यास, बादरायण
Vyasa has published 3 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection and 1 other book, beginning with Bhagavad-Gita (1951). The latest is Puranic Cosmology (2007).
Updated September 2026
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Bhagavad-Gita
Vyasa's most-read book.
Newest
Puranic Cosmology
Published 2007.
Non-fiction in order
Bhagavad-Gita (1951)
Bhaviṣhya Purāṇa (2007)
Puranic Cosmology (2007)
Poetry in order
Harivaṁśa Purāṇa (2005)
Other books in order
Mahabharata (1998)
About Vyasa
Vyasa is a rishi (sage) with a prominent role in most Hindu traditions. He is also known as Veda Vyasa or Krishna Dvaipayana. Traditionally regarded as the author of the epic Mahābhārata, Vyasa also plays a prominent role as a character. He is also regarded by the Hindu traditions to be the compiler of the mantras of the Vedas into four texts, as well as the author of the eighteen Purāṇas and the Brahma Sutras.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Vyasa FAQ
- How many books has Vyasa written?
- Vyasa has published 3 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Vyasa's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Bhagavad-Gita.
- What is Vyasa's latest book?
- Puranic Cosmology (2007).
- What is Vyasa's most famous book?
- Bhagavad-Gita (1951) is Vyasa's most widely read book.
- Does Vyasa write under a pen name?
- Yes: Vyasa has also published as वेदव्यास and बादरायण.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.