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The texts containing the teachings of Mahavira are called the Agamas, and these are the scriptures of Svetambara Jainism. Mahavira's disciples compiled his words into texts or sutras, and memorized them to pass on to future generations.
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∙ 11y agoI they are Agamas, or "precepts" or Siddhantas or "treatises."
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∙ 9y agoYes. Jainism has the Kalpa Sutra and several other texts that compose its holy books.
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∙ 10y agoThe sacred writings of Hindus are known as VEDAs. They are foue in number. Apart from these, Ramayana and Maha Bharatha are also known to be sacred.
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What are the sacred writings held by the hindus called?
They have many writings. Among them are the Vedas, the Bhagad Gita, etc.
Which religion is upanishads and Vedas?
Upanishads and Vedas are sacred writings of the Hindus
What religion believes in a caste system and has a writings called Vedas?
Hindus believe in the caste system. Most Hindus respect the authority of the Vedas (a collection of ancient sacred texts).
What are names of Hindus sacred text?
the hindu sacred text is called a sakrit.
What is sacred to hindus?
To Hindus Humanity,Love and Peace is sacred.
Do the Hindus have a sacred building?
Hindu temples are called 'Mandirs.'
What was the Hindus sacred river?
Hindus consider the River Ganges to be their sacred river.
How are the sacred writings of the seven day Adventist interpreted?
the sacred writing is called the BIBLE all other writings and belief's must!! harmonize with the BIBLE no matter who the author is!
What is a collection of sacred writings and Texts of zoroastrianism?
The sacred texts and holy scriptures of Zoroastrianism are called the Avesta.
Hindus believed is sacred?
Hindus believe that the cow is sacred in their religion. However, ancient Hindus did eat cow but sence Hinduism was not formed by one person, it slowly developed that the cow is sacred.
Do Hindus believe is sacred?
Hindus believe that the cow is sacred in their religion. However, ancient Hindus did eat cow but sence Hinduism was not formed by one person, it slowly developed that the cow is sacred.
What are the Jewish sacred writings and what language are they in?
The sacred writings in a whole is called the TaNaKh which stands for Torah, Nevi'im and Ketuvim. It is written in the Jewish language called Hebrew, except for the books Ezra, Nehemiah, Daniel which are written in Aramaic.
