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Hindu Sacred Texts: An Introduction to the Vedas and Upaniṣads

Sadhu Vivekjivandas

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Hindu rituals and rites of passage have their roots in the Vedas, āgamas, dharma śāstras, purāṇas, and other Hindu sacred texts. They have been practiced for several millennia and play an essential role in spiritually elevating, purifying and celebrating the daily lives of Hindus. This article provides a brief introduction of various Vedic sacred texts.

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Hindu rituals and rites of passage have their roots in the Vedas, āgamas, dharma śāstras, purāṇas, and other Hindu sacred texts. They have been practiced for several millennia and play an essential role in spiritually elevating, purifying and celebrating the daily lives of Hindus. This article provides a brief introduction of various Vedic sacred texts.

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Hindu rituals and rites of passage have their roots in the Vedas, āgamas, dharma śāstras, purāṇas, and other Hindu sacred texts. They have been practiced for several millennia and play an essential role in spiritually elevating, purifying and celebrating the daily lives of Hindus. This article provides a brief introduction of various Vedic sacred texts.

Key concepts: Vedas, Hinduism, Dharma, Literature, History, Philosophy, Art, Buddhism

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