- Collection of ancient sacred texts in Hinduism.
- Believed to have divine origin (Apauruseya) transmitted verbally through sages.
- Texts encompass philosophical ideas, hymns, myths, rituals, mantras, history, culture, and spiritual knowledge.
- No single author; composed over a long period by different poets and sages.
- Written in Vedic Sanskrit.
- Primarily focused on religious observances, rituals, hymns to devas (deities), prayers, and spiritual teachings.
Jewish 10 Commandments:
- Found in the Hebrew Bible (Exodus 20:1-17; Deuteronomy 5:6-21).
- Given by God through Moses on Mount Sinai.
- Part of the Torah, which is the central religious text of Judaism.
- Ten Commandments provide moral and ethical guidelines for living.
- Focus on establishing a covenant between God and the Israelites.
- The core principles include: monotheism, not taking God's name in vain, honor parents, no murder, no adultery, no stealing, no false testimony, no coveting, and keeping the Sabbath holy.
- Provide instructions on how to maintain a community in accordance with God's commandments.