Is the Vedic religion monotheistic?
Question:
Is the Vedic religion monotheistic?
The Vedas:
"Vedic" is an adjective that refers to a collection of religious texts called the Vedas. They were written in the Sanskrit language over three thousand years ago.
Answer and Explanation:
No, the Vedas are associated with Hinduism, a polytheistic religion. Hinduism contains numerous different gods and goddesses, including Shiva and Vishnu. Hinduism is the third largest religion in the world. It is the religion of the majority of people in India and Nepal.
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