Each has very distinct religious texts, philosophies, and stories, which are expressed through their architectural works of art. ... The oldest of these, which was first learned in the Sanskrit language, is the Rig-Veda. ... The Upanishads, which are philosophical meditations on the meaning of life and mysteries of the universe, were also added by the 5th century BC. ... These texts create a complex philosophy that is very unique to the Hindu religion. ... The first three classes were those of priests, warriors and general populace. ...

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Adam Ruppel Professor Stover Religion and the Modern World 4 December 2014 The After Life The afterlife and how one gets there is as diverse as the different religions explored in this research. In some form or fashion, on average, the religions explored for the purposes of this assignment, belie...

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