What is the special book for Hinduism?

Hinduism does not have a single holy book, but many ancient texts and scriptures. The Vedas – a collection of hymns praising the Vedic gods. Veda means ‘knowledge’. The Ramayana – long epic poems about Rama and Sita.

How do you gain knowledge in Hinduism?

Study Hindu history. The best way to understand the faith lives of the ancient Hindus is to explore the history. The earliest evidence of Hinduism dates back to 5500 BCE. The Vedas were passed down orally and then in writing, and they offer the earliest insight into the faith.

What is the best book to read in Hinduism?

The Veda is considered the main Hinduism book; however, reading The Holy Gita clears the text mentioned in Veda more profoundly. #3 How do I start reading Hinduism? If you want to read for academic purpose, start with Purana, then God for Ramayana and Mahabharata.

What is the most important text in Hinduism?

“Srimad Bhagavad Gita (Divine Song of the Lord), is the most popular and probably the single most influential text in Hindu philosophy. It is a dialogue between Lord Krishna and Arjuna. It comprises of 700 verses in eighteen chapters (chapter 25 to 42) occurring in the Bhishma Parva of the Mahabharata.

Why should we re-read the Bhagavad Gita?

Gita is one of that books on Hinduism which one needs to re-read. If you read it with an open mind, You are going to connect the situation with today’s world, and you will understand the real meaning of Gita. Original Bhagavad Gita is written in the Sanskrit language in the form of Shloka.

What is Hinduism based on in your opinion?

In my opinion, Hinduism is a collection of the experience of the Greatest sages, Yogis and Emperor, who taught its generation to a principle-based living. Hinduism is based on humanity, The true nature of a human being. These Books, Vedas, Upanishads, and other scripture, including The Holy Gita, only provide ideas to live a better life.