RELIGIONS
HINDUISM
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Mahabharata
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Bahagavad Gita
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Puranas
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Atharva Veda
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Detailed explanation-1: -This reference to itihasa-purana is used by the Mahabharata, which belongs to the class of epic literature called “itihasa", to refer to itself as the fifth Veda. The other major Hindu epic, the Ramayana, also makes a claim to be the fifth Veda.
Detailed explanation-2: -Rightfully, tradition hails the Mahabharata as the fifth Veda and the Ramayana as the very incarnation of the Vedas as both of them reflect the same soundness, strength, authority and the validity of the Vedas, pointed out Sri B.
Detailed explanation-3: -There are four types of Vedas – Rigveda, Samaveda, Yajurveda, and Atharvaveda. One of the best sources of Ancient Indian History is Vedic literature. Vedas have formed the Indian scripture.
Detailed explanation-4: -Tiruttondar Puranam, also known as Thiruthonda Thogai, is celebrated as the fifth Veda in Tamil and remains the twelfth book in the Saiva canon.