The Vedas in Hinduism
The Vedas are a body of ancient Hindu scriptures, considered to be the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism with Hindu historical context.
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The Vedas are a body of ancient Hindu scriptures, considered to be the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism with Hindu historical context.
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