Which of the following statement (s) is/are correct about ancient Indian literature?

A. The Puranas is important as they were the main influence in the development from early Vedic religion to Hinduism

B. The Shastras contained works of science and philosophy

C. The Bhagvad Gita a later addition to the Mahabharata enshrines a philosophical doctrine and in it are described the three paths to salvation: karma, gyan and bhakti

D. All of the above

Answer: Option D

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The Puranas (Sanskrit: puraṇa, "of ancient times") are Hindu religious texts that are part of the Vedas. Shastra commonly refers to a treatise or text on a specific field of knowledge. In early Vedic literature, the word referred to any precept, rule, teaching, ritual instruction or direction. The Bhagavad Gita, often referred to as the Gita, is a 700-verse Hindu scripture in Sanskrit that is part of the Hindu epic Mahabharata.