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The Vishishtadvaita Vedanta: A Philosophy of Qualified Non-Dualism

The Vedanta Sutras: A Treatise on the Ultimate Reality and the Self

The Vedas are a collection of hymns, prayers, and philosophical texts that are considered to be the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism. They are believed to have been composed by ancient sages and seers in India between 1500 and 500 BCE. The Vedas are divided into four parts: the Rigveda, the Samaveda, the Yajurveda, and the Atharvaveda. Each Veda contains a variety of hymns, prayers, and rituals that are used in religious ceremonies and rituals.

The Ramayana is an ancient Indian epic poem attributed to the sage Valmiki and narrates the life of Rama, a legendary prince of Ayodhya. It is one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, the other being the Mahabharata.

The Mimamsa Sutras: A Study of Ritual and Hermeneutics

The Panchatantra is an ancient Indian collection of fables and moral stories, dating back to around 200 BC. It is one of the most widely known and translated works of Indian literature, and has been influential in shaping the moral and ethical values of generations of readers.