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What is the Holy book for Hinduism?
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Hinduism does not have a single holy book like many other religions. Instead, it has a vast and diverse body of scriptures. Some of the most important texts include:
1. **Vedas**: The oldest sacred texts of Hinduism, composed in ancient Sanskrit. They consist of four main collections: Rigveda, Samaveda, Yajurveda, and Atharvaveda.
2. **Upanishads**: Philosophical texts that explore the ideas found in the Vedas, focusing on meditation, morality, and the nature of the ultimate reality (Brahman).
3. **Bhagavad Gita**: Part of the Indian epic Mahabharata, this text is a conversation between Prince Arjuna and Lord Krishna, who serves as his charioteer. It addresses moral dilemmas and the nature of duty.
4. **Ramayana**: An epic narrative of the life of Prince Rama, his wife Sita, and his battle against the demon king Ravana.
5. **Mahabharata**: An extensive epic that tells the story of the Kurukshetra War and includes various teachings and narratives, including the Bhagavad Gita.
6. **Puranas**: A genre of ancient texts that contain myths, legends, and teachings about the divine, cosmology, and history.
These texts collectively shape the beliefs, practices, and philosophy of Hinduism.
1. **Vedas**: The oldest sacred texts of Hinduism, composed in ancient Sanskrit. They consist of four main collections: Rigveda, Samaveda, Yajurveda, and Atharvaveda.
2. **Upanishads**: Philosophical texts that explore the ideas found in the Vedas, focusing on meditation, morality, and the nature of the ultimate reality (Brahman).
3. **Bhagavad Gita**: Part of the Indian epic Mahabharata, this text is a conversation between Prince Arjuna and Lord Krishna, who serves as his charioteer. It addresses moral dilemmas and the nature of duty.
4. **Ramayana**: An epic narrative of the life of Prince Rama, his wife Sita, and his battle against the demon king Ravana.
5. **Mahabharata**: An extensive epic that tells the story of the Kurukshetra War and includes various teachings and narratives, including the Bhagavad Gita.
6. **Puranas**: A genre of ancient texts that contain myths, legends, and teachings about the divine, cosmology, and history.
These texts collectively shape the beliefs, practices, and philosophy of Hinduism.