Why is the Vedas special?

The Vedas. These are the most ancient religious texts which define truth for Hindus. They got their present form between 1200-200 BCE and were introduced to India by the Aryans. Hindus believe that the texts were received by scholars direct from God and passed on to the next generations by word of mouth.

Which is true Bible or Vedas?

‘knowledge’) are a large body of religious texts originating in ancient India. Composed in Vedic Sanskrit, the texts constitute the oldest layer of Sanskrit literature and the oldest scriptures of Hinduism. There are four Vedas: the Rigveda, the Yajurveda, the Samaveda and the Atharvaveda….

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Which is older Quran or Vedas?

The Sama, Yajur and Atharva Vedas were composed around 1200 BC – 900 BC. The first versions of the Puranas were likely to be composed between 3rd – 10th Century AD. Traditionally, Veda Vyasa is regarded as the compiler of the Vedas….Related Links.

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Are vedas relevant today?

Veda is a vast tradition of knowledge on all levels, not only mundane but also spiritual. The Vedas were one of the main inspirations for India’s Independence Movement, particularly through Dayananda Sarasvati, Lokmanya Tilak and Sri Aurobindo, and India’s great gurus today continue to honour them.

Was Muhammad Kalki an avatar?

The description as given in the holy scriptures of the Hinduism implies that this guide should be none other than the Prophet Muhammad (saw) of Arabia. Therefore, the Hindus of the whole world shouldn’t wait any longer for the arrival of kalki Avatar and should readily accept Prophet Muhammad (saw) as Kalki Avatar.

Is Ramayana part of Vedas?

These texts are generally divided into two main groups: eternal, revealed texts, and those based upon what humanity has learned and written down. The Vedas are an example of the former, while the two great epics, the Mahabharata and Ramayana, belong to the latter category.