SACRED SCRIPTURES OF SANATAN DHARMA : A TIMELESS TREASURE OF WISDOM
Sanatan Dharma, commonly known as Hinduism, is one of the world’s oldest spiritual traditions. It is not just a religion but a way of life, guided by a vast and profound collection of scriptures. These sacred texts written in Sanskrit and other ancient languages, providespiritual,philosophical and ethical insights. They are catagorized into two broad groups. SHRUTI ( revealed texts) and SMRITI ( remenbred texts).
Let’s explore these scriptures and their significance in Sanatan Dharma
SHRUTI – THE DIVINE REVELATION
Shruti texts are considered eternal truths directly reveled to ancient sages ( Rishi). They are the foundation of Sanatan Dharma.
SMRITI – THE REMEMBERED WISDOM
Unlike Shruti , Smriti texts are composed by sages based on divine inspiration and practical life teachings. These scriptures shape Hindu traditions , rituals and ethics