“I call myself Sanatani Hindu, because I believe in the Vedas, Upanishads, the Puranas and the writings left by the holy reformers. This belief does not require me to accept as authentic everything that passes as Shastras. I reject everything that contradicts the fundamental principles of morality. I am not required to accept the ipse dixit or the interpretations of pundits. Above all I call myself a Sanatani Hindu…”
Who is a Hindu?
Hinduism, it would seem, is a religion that does not have a solid all-capturing definition. It is a religion with no strict or all-pervading attribute that one can point to and say – this is Hinduism.
Atharva Veda
The Atharva Veda is one of the four Vedas. The samhita (hymns) portion of Atharva Veda is different from the […]
Yajur Veda
Yajur Veda is one of the four Vedas, considered as the oldest scriptures of Hinduism. It is estimated to have […]
Sama Veda
Sama Veda is one of the four Vedas that are considered foundational sacred scriptures of Hinduism. The Samhita portion of […]