Hindu Religious Books

Hindu Religious Books

Vedas

There are four Vedas– 1. The Rig Veda 2. The Sama Veda 3. The Yajur Veda and 4. The Atharva Veda

Upanishads

They represent the high water mark of Hindu intellect. They constitute the basis of vedantic philosophy.

Epics

1. The Ramayan written by Valmiki 2. The Mahabharat written by Ved Vyas

Puranas

They are 18 in number. They constitute a mixture of religion, history, mythology and tradition. These Puranas are– 01. Brahma Purana 02. Padma Purana 03. Vishnu Purana 04. Vayavya Purana 05. Bhagvad Purana 06. Naridiaya Purana 07. Markandeya Purana 08. Brahmvaivart Purana 09. Leng Purana 10. Varah Purana 11. Skanda Purana 12. Garud Purana 13. Brahmand Purana 14. Aagneyay Purana 15. Bhavishya Purana 16. Baaman Purana 17. Karma Purana 18. Matsaya Purana

Shastras or the Darshanas

Six in number.

Smiritiyaan

Ten in number.

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