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Vedas

The oldest sacred texts of Hinduism, consisting of hymns, rituals, and philosophical teachings

Rig Veda

A collection of hymns dedicated to various deities

Sama Veda

A collection of chants and melodies used in rituals

Yajur Veda

A guide for performing sacrificial rituals

Atharva Veda

Contains spells, prayers, and philosophical teachings

Upanishads

Philosophical texts exploring the nature of reality and the self

Brahman

The ultimate, unchanging reality or cosmic spirit

Atman

The inner self or soul

Moksha

Liberation from the cycle of samsara

Samsara (Hinduism)

The cycle of rebirth influenced by karma

Karma (Hinduism)

The law of cause and effect based on actions

Dharma

Duty, righteousness, and moral order

Yoga

Spiritual practices aimed at achieving union with Brahman

Bhakti Yoga

The path of devotion to a personal god

Jnana Yoga

The path of knowledge and wisdom

Karma Yoga

The path of selfless action

Trimurti

The three main deities: Brahma (creator), Vishnu (preserver), Shiva (destroyer)

Bhagavad Gita

A key Hindu text discussing duty, righteousness, and devotion

Puja

Ritual worship offered to deities

Ahimsa

The principle of non-violence