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
Correct Answer: All of the above
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.