A Guide to the History of Hinduism: Hindu Scriptures

By: Adele, Charlotte

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Learn more about the Hindu scriptures, where in Hinduism is based on the accumulated treasury of spiritual laws discovered by different persons in different times. The scriptures were transmitted orally in verse form to aid memorization for many centuries before they were written down. In post-Vedic and current Hindu belief, most Hindu scriptures are not typically interpreted literally. More importance is attached to the ethics and metaphorical meanings derived from them. Read more about the background, the different texts under the Vedas, Vedangas, Upinshads, Puranas scriptures, and more.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1286451302
• ISBN13: 9781286451304
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Webster's Digital Services
• Length: 298 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.4" x 9.7"