The Rigveda is the oldest of the four Vedas, and is believed to have been composed between 1500 and 1200 BCE.

The Bhagavad Gita is a dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna, in which Krishna explains the path to liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth.

The Guru Granth Sahib is the holy book of Sikhism, and is considered to be the living Guru of the Sikhs.

The Quran is the holy book of Islam, and is believed to be the word of God as revealed to Muhammad.

The Tipitaka is the Pali canon of Buddhist scriptures, and is considered to be the most important sacred text of Buddhism.

The Tao Te Ching is a short but profound book that explores the nature of reality and the path to enlightenment.

The Torah is the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, and is considered to be the most important sacred text of Judaism.

The Analects is a collection of sayings and teachings of Confucius, and explores the importance of morality and ethical behavior.

The Bible is the holy book of Christianity, and is considered to be the word of God.

The Dhammapada is a collection of sayings and teachings of the Buddha, and explores the importance of morality and ethical behavior.

The Agamas are the holy scriptures of Jainism, and are considered to be the word of the Tirthankaras.

The Bhagavata Purana is a Hindu religious text that explores the importance of devotion to God.

The Avesta is the holy book of Zoroastrianism, and is considered to be the word of Ahura Mazda.

The Upanishads are a collection of Hindu philosophical texts that explore the nature of reality and the path to liberation.

The Kojiki is the oldest extant book in Japanese literature, and is considered to be the most important sacred text of Shintoism.