2006-10-22 02:46:14 · 7 answers · asked by gautham 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Hinduism started as a faith and not a religion. It went that route. Its probably the oldest 'religion' in the world. The vedas could be called the basis of leading a Hindu life, but they don't serve as bible does for Christians. Ramayana, Mahabharta and Bhagwad Gita (part of Mahabharta, but all teachings) came much later.
As religion spread various books in various parts came to be the foundation of religion. E.g. all Hindus celebrate the festival of Diwali, but the reason for celebration depends on the part they are from (refer Wikipedia).
The earliest followers of the faith started to worship anything they feared, e.g. snakes, wind (cause it could ruin crops), monsoon etc. Mythology gave its own share of Gods with supernatural powers. Bramha, for example, is the God of creation and Shiva (with third eye) is the God for destruction.
However, finally the Hindu population has finally exceeded the number of Gods they have!
2006-10-22 02:59:25 · answer #1 · answered by caughtin2minds 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are different ones because Hinduism, being one of the most tolerant religions, has texts for each of the infinite # of deities that they worship. I can get a list if you would like. Just a few are the Vedas, the Upanishads and the Gita. Please feel free to ask me any hinduism questions. Then I can tell my parents that I used my Anthropology Degree:O) I have heard many times "I checked the classifieds and there no ads looking for Anthropologists!!!!1
2006-10-22 04:19:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Vedas are a series of ancient books outlining Hindu faith. What is strange is how closely they resemble James Frey's memoir, My Friend Leonard. Check it out!
2006-10-22 02:49:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many, many texts, such as the Vedas, and the Upanishads. But the main text is The Bhagavad Gita.
2006-10-22 02:48:40 · answer #4 · answered by Jack 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sure isnt in the reptile section that is for sure check religion unless you plan on starting a religion based on lizards check your sections next
2006-10-22 05:26:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know, the lizard book maybe? You put this under "Reptiles, so I'm just guessing.
2006-10-22 02:48:55 · answer #6 · answered by 2007_Shelby_GT500 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bagavath geetha
whats the doubt in it?
2006-10-22 02:53:45 · answer #7 · answered by kalai 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋