Dasbodh was created by Samarth Ramdas. His writings were written by his pattashishya Kalyan Swami.

It deals with diverse aspects of human life such as politics, conducting business dealings and taking care of one's body and family life.

In Dasbodh, Samartha Ramdas presents the essence of many Vedic texts. Dasbodh is a manual for life, in the highest sense, and is somewhat unusual among spiritual literature in that it not only expounds the classic themes of discrimination between the true and the untrue and the detachment commonly found in Vedic literature, but also provides a detailed instruction on how to function and excel in society from a place of deep spiritual understanding.

Dasbodh was composed by Saint Samartha Ramdas Swami. He was Guru of the great Shivaji Maharaj. The literature was written around 300-400 years ago. But it has significance till date. Understanding Dasbodh can change one 's life. Dasbodh is the best self-help book.