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The Vedas

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The Vedas

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  • The Vedas are the oldest holy books of Hindu Dharma.
  • They were first spoken and remembered long before they were written down.
  • The word “Veda” means “knowledge” in Sanskrit.
  • There are four main Vedas: the Rig Veda, Sama Veda, Yajur Veda, and Atharva Veda.
  • Hindus believe the Vedas were heard by holy people, called rishis, from the divine truth.
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  • The Vedas include:
    • Hymns (songs of praise) to different gods and goddesses.
    • Rituals used in worship and sacrifices.
    • Philosophical ideas about life, the universe, and the soul.
  • The Vedas explain how people should live a good and moral life.
    • They are treated with great respect as the most important and sacred texts in Hindu Dharma.

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