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Veda
Oldest Sanskrit texts, foundation of Hindu beliefs
Upanishads
Writings exploring Atman's similarity to Brahman
Rig Veda
Veda focusing on general knowledge
Yajur Veda
Veda focusing on knowledge of action
Saam Veda
Veda focusing on knowledge of worship
Atharva Veda
Veda focusing on knowledge of science
Atman
True self, distinct from ego and body
Samsara
Cycle of death and rebirth in Hinduism
Karma
Energy fueling the cycle of Samsara
Moksha
Liberation from Samsara, union with Brahman
Brahman
Impersonal Absolute in Hinduism
Avidya
False ego, source of human suffering
Ramayana
Ancient Indian epic following Rama's journey
Mahabharata
Longest epic, includes the Bhagavad-Gita
Bhagavad-Gita
Famous section of the Mahabharata
Vedic Period
5th/4th Century B.C.E, roots of Hinduism
Upanishad Major Concepts
Six primary concepts including Isa, Mundaka, and Taittiriya
Gnostic
Relating to knowledge, often seen in Upanishads
Nirguna
Attributeless form of Brahman
Mundaka Upanishad
One of the 10 principal Upanishads
Prana
Vital force of life, discussed in Upanishads
Kaushitaki Upanishad
Discusses course for souls after death