Sacred literature

In Hindu religious teaching based on scripture or religious sacred literature written in a very long period and the centuries, which in it contains religious spiritual values in life follows the guidance in the way of dharma. Among the sacred literature, the Vedas are the oldest and most complete, followed by the Upanishads as the basic literature is very important in the study of Hindu philosophy. Other literature which became the foundation is important in Tantric Hinduism, Religion and the Puranas and the two Itihasa (epics), the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. Bhagawadgita is the teaching contained in the Mahabharata, is a widely studied literature, which is often referred to as a summary of the Vedas.
Hinduism encompasses many religious aspects, traditions, life guidance, and flow / sect. Hindus believe in will power of the Almighty, which is called Brahman, and worship of Brahma, Vishnu or Shiva as a manifestation of Brahman in performing functions as a creator, maintainer and the universe buster.
In general, the sacred Hindu literature is divided into two groups, namely the book of Sruti and Smerti book group.
• Sruti means "being heard" or revelation. Sruti is classified as books written books based on the revelation of God, such as the Vedas, Upanishads, and Bhagawadgita. In development, the Vedas and Upanishads was divided into smaller parts, such as the Rig Veda and Isopanishad. Vedas were four sections while the Upanishad books numbering about 108 pieces.
• Smerti means "remembered" or tradition. Smerti book is categorized books which do not contain God's revelation, but a book written on the basis of human thought and reflection, such as books about the science of astronomy, economics, politics, leadership, state administration, law, sociology, and so forth. The books is a translation of moral smerti contained in the book of Sruti.

Vedic (Weda)

Vedic scriptures which are the source of all religious teachings of Hinduism. Vedas are the oldest scriptures in the world because of its age as old as the age of Hinduism. Derived from the Sanskrit Vedas, namely the word vid, which means "know". The word Veda means "knowledge". The Maha Rsi who received revelation Vedas there are huge numbers, but only seven of the famous course called Saptaresi. Seventh Maha Rsi are namely:
1. Resi Gritsamada
2. Rishi Vasistha
3. Rishi Atri
4. Resi Vishvamitra
5. Resi Wamadewa
6. Rishi Bharadwaja
7. Resi Kanwa
The verses revealed by God to the Maha Rsi does not occur at a similar age and were not revealed in the same area. Resi who received the revelation did not live at the same time and not in the same area with other receipts, so that thousands of such verses scattered throughout the territory of India from time to time, not just at a time. In order for these verses can be studied by generations beyond, then compiled these verses systematically into a book. To arrange the verses were performed by Bagawan Dwaipayana Krishna Vyasa Vyasa or assisted by four of his disciples, namely: Bagawan Pulaha, Bagawan Jaimini, Bagawan Vaisampayana, and Bagawan Sumantu.
After the preparation done, the verses are gathered into a book which was then called the Vedas. In accordance with its contents, the Vedas are divided into four, namely:
1. Rig Veda Samhita
2. Ayurveda Samhita
3. Samaveda Samhita
4. Atharwaweda Samhita
The fourth book is called "Caturweda Samhita". In addition to the four Vedas, which is the essence Bhagawadgita Vedic teachings referred to as "the fifth Veda."
 

Bhagawadgita

Bhagawadgita is a part of the book Bhismaparwa, the sixth book of the series Astadasaparwa Mahabharata, which contains the conversation between Sri Krishna to Arjuna before Bhāratayuddha happen. Arjuna is told that the feeling of fear will plague stricken Kuru dynasty if Bhāratayuddha happen. Arjuna also feel weak and can not bear to kill their own brothers and relatives on the battlefield. Plagued by inner turmoil between what is right and wrong, Arjuna asked Krishna who know all too well all religious teachings.
Krishna chose to become a train driver Arjuna describes at length the teachings of the deity and obligations of a warrior to be able to distinguish between the good with the wrong. Subjects were then summarized into a very famous book of philosophy called Bhagawadgita.
Bhagawadgita consists of eighteen chapters and contains 650 ± sloka. Each chapter outlines of answers submitted by Arjuna to Krishna. The answers are sacred discourse as well as teaching points Vedas.

Purana

Puranas are part of Hindu literature includes mythology, legends, and stories of old. The word Purana means "ancient history" or "old story". Writing books is estimated Purana begins around the year 500 BC. There are eighteen Puranas book called Mahapurana. The eighteenth book namely:
1. Matsyapurana
2. Wisnupurana
3. Bhagavata Purana
4. Warahapurana
5. Wamanapurana
6. Markandeyapurana
7. Bayupurana
8. Agnipurana
9. Naradapurana
1. Garudapurana
2. Linggapurana
3. Padmapurana
4. Skandapurana
5. Bhawisyapurana
6. Brahma Purana
7. Brahmandapurana
8. Brahma Vaivarta Purana
9. Kurmapurana

Itihasa

Itihasa is a part of Hindu literary epic which tells the story of Hindu kings and knights in the past and combined with the philosophy of religion, mythology, and stories about supernatural beings, which is a manifestation of the power of Brahman. Itihasa Book compiled by the Rishis and Indian poets of the past, such as Rishi Rishi Valmiki and Vyasa. There are two famous Itihasa of Ramayana and Mahabharata.

Another Book

In addition to the book of the Vedas, Bhagawadgita, Upanishads, Puranas and Itihasa, Hinduism recognize the various other books such as: Tantra, Jyotiṣa, Darsana, Salwasutra, Nitisastra, Kalpa, Chanda, and others. Most books belong to the book because it contains the teachings Smerti astronomy, science, law, science, statecraft, social science, science leadership, science building and carpentry, and others.
Tantra Book contains about how to worship each sect within the Hindu religion. Tantra Book also regulates the construction and laying down the Hindu shrine of statues. Book Nitisastra includes courses on leadership and guidance to become a good leader. Jyotiṣa Book is a book that includes the traditional teachings of the Hindu astronomical system. Jyotiṣa Book contains guidelines about the heavenly bodies and its circulation. Book Jyotiṣa used to predict and estimate the arrival of a season.

Characteristic

In Hinduism, a parishioner contemplate the mysteries of Brahman and express it through the myth that there were not inexhaustible and through philosophical inquiry. They seek independence from the human suffering through askese practices or profound meditation, or with a draw closer to God through love, devotion and trust (Sradha).
Hindus also mentions his religion as Sanatana Dharma, meaning eternal Dharma.
According to the belief of the adherents, Hinduism is taught directly by God himself, who come down or transformed into the world, called avatars. For instance Lord Krishna, is the incarnation of God into the world in the days Dvapara Yuga, about ten thousand years ago [14]. Krishna or God's own teachings contained in the book Bhagawadgita, is the main Hindu scriptures. For Hindus, anyone is entitled and has the ability to receive the sacred teachings or revelations from God as long as he has reached awareness or enlightenment. Hence the revelation of God in Hinduism is not just limited to a time or to a person only. That the revelation of God revealed from time to time is essentially the same, which is about truth, love, peace, of eternal happiness, on the nature of human beings will be the truth and about where people were born and where people will want to go, or what the real purpose of human life into the world.