About Hindu Scriptures
Hindu scriptures are the sacred texts of Hinduism, which provide insight into the faith's beliefs, practices, and history.
List of Hindu Scriptures
The following is a list of the major Hindu scriptures:
- 1. Vedas: The oldest and most sacred Hindu scriptures, comprising four main texts: Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda, and Atharvaveda.
- 2. Upanishads: A collection of philosophical texts that explore the nature of the ultimate reality and the self.
- 3. Puranas: A collection of texts that describe the creation of the world, the gods, and the mythology of Hinduism.
- 4. Bhagavad Gita: A key text of Hinduism that explores the nature of duty, morality, and spiritual growth.
- 5. Ramayana: An epic poem that tells the story of Rama, a prince of Ayodhya, and his journey to rescue his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana.
- 6. Mahabharata: An epic poem that tells the story of the Pandavas, five brothers who fought a great war against their cousins, the Kauravas.
- 7. Agamas: A collection of texts that describe the rituals and practices of Hinduism.
- 8. Tantras: A collection of texts that describe the mysteries of the universe and the nature of the divine.
- 9. Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: A text that explores the philosophy and practice of yoga.
- 10. Bhagavata Purana: A text that tells the story of Lord Krishna and his journey to the kingdom of Dwarka.