Sacred Texts of Hinduism

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Veda

Oldest Sanskrit texts, foundation of Hindu beliefs

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Upanishads

Writings exploring Atman's similarity to Brahman

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Rig Veda

Veda focusing on general knowledge

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Yajur Veda

Veda focusing on knowledge of action

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Saam Veda

Veda focusing on knowledge of worship

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Atharva Veda

Veda focusing on knowledge of science

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Atman

True self, distinct from ego and body

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Samsara

Cycle of death and rebirth in Hinduism

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Karma

Energy fueling the cycle of Samsara

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Moksha

Liberation from Samsara, union with Brahman

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Brahman

Impersonal Absolute in Hinduism

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Avidya

False ego, source of human suffering

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Ramayana

Ancient Indian epic following Rama's journey

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Mahabharata

Longest epic, includes the Bhagavad-Gita

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Bhagavad-Gita

Famous section of the Mahabharata

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Vedic Period

5th/4th Century B.C.E, roots of Hinduism

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Upanishad Major Concepts

Six primary concepts including Isa, Mundaka, and Taittiriya

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Gnostic

Relating to knowledge, often seen in Upanishads

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Nirguna

Attributeless form of Brahman

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Mundaka Upanishad

One of the 10 principal Upanishads

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Prana

Vital force of life, discussed in Upanishads

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Kaushitaki Upanishad

Discusses course for souls after death