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EPISODE · Dec 19, 2025 · 33 MIN

The Vedas (~1500-500 BCE)

from Classic Books in 30 Minutes: Western and World Literature for Busy People

In this episode, we explore The Vedas, the foundational texts of ancient Indian spirituality, composed by numerous unnamed poets and sages and traditionally dated to roughly 1500–500 BCE [Dating Approximate]. We'll unpack their hymns, rituals, and philosophical insights that shaped Hindu thought for millennia—from cosmic creation songs to meditations on truth, sacrifice, and the nature of reality. Vast, mysterious, and profoundly influential, the Vedas offer a window into one of humanity's oldest spiritual traditions. Join us as we listen in on wisdom carried across thousands of years.

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