Samridhi Garg
Date: Approximately 1500-500 BCE The Vedas are the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism, comprising four collections that contain hymns, rituals, and philosophical teachings.
Date: Approximately 800-400 BCE Philosophical texts that explore the nature of reality, the self, and the ultimate truth (Brahman), forming the basis of much of Hindu philosophy.
Date: Composed between the 7th and 4th centuries BCE An epic poem attributed to Valmiki, detailing the life and adventures of Prince Rama, including his quest to rescue his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana.
Ramayana
Date: Composed over several centuries, with the oldest parts dating back to around 400 BCE One of the longest epic poems in the world, narrating the Kurukshetra War and featuring the Bhagavad Gita, a key philosophical dialogue.
Date: Approximately 4th century BCE An ancient Indian treatise on statecraft, economic policy, and military strategy, attributed to the scholar Chanakya (Kautilya).
Date: dates back to around 300 BCE A genre of ancient Indian texts that contain mythological narratives, traditions, and legends about gods, goddesses, and heroes.
Date: Approximately 200 BCE A collection of ancient Indian fables and moral stories, using animal characters to convey practical wisdom and ethical lessons.