Religious & Epics
Books & Authors · धार्मिक और महाकाव्य
📋Quick Overview
Key facts about Religious & Epics for RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and other competitive exams. These are frequently asked in the GK section and mastering them ensures easy marks.
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Vedas — 4 Vedas — Rig, Yajur, Sama, Atharva — oldest Hindu texts
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Ramayana — Valmiki — Epic — life of Lord Rama, 24000 verses
📖Religious & Epics
| Name | Detail | Key Fact |
|---|---|---|
| Vedas | 4 Vedas | Rig, Yajur, Sama, Atharva — oldest Hindu texts |
| Ramayana | Valmiki | Epic — life of Lord Rama, 24000 verses |
| Mahabharata | Ved Vyasa | Longest epic, includes Bhagavad Gita |
| Quran | Prophet Muhammad | Holy book of Islam |
| Bible | Various authors | Holy book of Christianity — Old & New Testament |
| Guru Granth Sahib | Guru Arjan Dev (compiled) | Holy book of Sikhism |
| Tripitaka | Buddhist scripture | Three baskets — Vinaya, Sutta, Abhidhamma |
📝Key Points
- •Vedas: 4 Vedas: Rig, Yajur, Sama, Atharva — oldest Hindu texts
- •Ramayana: Valmiki: Epic — life of Lord Rama, 24000 verses
- •Mahabharata: Ved Vyasa: Longest epic, includes Bhagavad Gita
- •Quran: Prophet Muhammad: Holy book of Islam
- •Bible: Various authors: Holy book of Christianity — Old & New Testament
- •Guru Granth Sahib: Guru Arjan Dev (compiled): Holy book of Sikhism