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How are the Hindu scriptures regarded?
Hindus believe that the texts were received by scholars direct from God and passed on to the next generations by word of mouth. Vedic texts are sometimes called shruti, which means hearing. For hundreds, maybe even thousands of years, the texts were passed on orally.
What type of Scripture is Purana?
The Puranas do not enjoy the authority of a scripture in Hinduism, but are considered a Smriti. These Hindu texts have been influential in the Hindu culture, inspiring major national and regional annual festivals of Hinduism.
Is Shiva Supreme or Vishnu?
| Trimurti | |
|---|---|
| Supreme Beings of Universe and Existence The Gods of Creation, Preservation and Destruction | |
| Lord Brahma (left), Lord Vishnu (middle), and Lord Shiva (right), | |
| Affiliation | Brahma (creator) Vishnu (preserver) Shiva (destroyer) |
| Abode | Satyaloka (abode of Brahma) Vaikuntha (abode of Vishnu) Kailash( abode of Shiva) |
What do you know about the Puranas?
Purana (/pʊˈrɑːnə/; Sanskrit: पुराण, purāṇa; literally meaning “ancient, old”) is a vast genre of Indian literature about a wide range of topics, particularly about legends and other traditional lore. The Puranas are known for the intricate layers of symbolism depicted within their stories.
What are the different types of scriptures in Hinduism?
Scriptures of Hinduism. Hindu scriptures can be grouped into the following categories: The Shruti literature consisting of the Vedas. The Smriti literature consisting of the Dharma shastras or the law books. The Itihasas comprising of the two epics. The Puranas consisting of the ancient lore.
What is the meaning of the Puranas?
The Puranas are a vast genre of Hindu texts that encyclopedically cover a wide range of topics, particularly myths, legends and other traditional lore. Composed primarily in Sanskrit, but also in regional languages, several of these texts are named after major Hindu deities such as Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva and Goddess Devi.
What is the importance of the Vedas in Hinduism?
The Vedas are the foundational scriptures of the Hindus. The Veda is the source of the other five sets of scriptures, why, even of the secular and the materialistic. The Veda is the storehouse of Indian wisdom and is a memorable glory which man can never forget till eternity.
What are the immoralities endorsed by Hindu scripture?
The immoralities endorsed by Hindu scripture range from racial prejudices and rigid social hierarchies to rape and murder. For instance, the earliest Vedic texts, which are traced back to the Aryan invasion of the Indian subcontinent, reflect the racial biases of the invaders.