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I am requesting to add "criticism" or "addition from other religion" section: Many analysts of Hinduism claim that Hinduism embraces elements of all contemporary religions^[1], therefore scriptures such as the Vedas (espacially Rigveda) and Puranas of Hinduism contain elements of Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism, and have adopted significant amounts of Greek religion and Avesta of Zoroastrianism; for example: Asura from Ahura, Deva from Daeva, monotheism, Varuna, Vishnu and Garuda from Ahura Mazda, Agni from fire temple, heavenly juice called Soma from the drink called Haoma, Devasur's battle from the war of words of contemporary Indians and Persians, Arya from Ariya, Mitra from Mithra, Bṛhaspati from Dyáuṣ Pitṛ́ or Dyēus and Zeus, Yajna from Yasna, Ṛta from Asha, from Nariyasangha to Narasangsa, Indra, from Gandareva to Gandharva, Vajra, Vayu, Angiras from Ahriman, Mantra, Shambhala, Kalki, Maitreya, Yam, Yaksha, Rakshasa, Rudra from Sarva, Nasatya from Nanghaithya, Ahuti, Humata to Sumati etc.^[2]^[3] 116.58.201.237 (talk) 19:09, 21 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: Syncretism is common to all religions so don't see what is particularly outsanding in the case of Hinduism. In any case, a sea of blue links with little context or explanation is not particularly helpful. RandomCanadian (talk / contribs) 17:03, 22 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]

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^ Swamy, Subramanian (2006). Hindus Under Siege: The Way Out. Har-Anand Publications. p. 45. ISBN 978-81-241-1207-6. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
^ Muesse, Mark W. (2011). The Hindu Traditions: A Concise Introduction. Fortress Press. p. 30-38. ISBN 978-1-4514-1400-4. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
^ Griswold, H. D.; Griswold, Hervey De Witt (1971). The Religion of the Ṛigveda. Motilal Banarsidass Publishe. p. 1-21. ISBN 978-81-208-0745-7. Retrieved 21 January 2021.

Semi-protected edit request on 7 February 2022

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A major problem in using the vedas as a sourse of history is the problem of dating the Rig Veda. The dates that have been suggested for the composition of this text range from c. 6000 BCE to 1000 BCE.Many historians take c. 1500-1000 BCE as the period of composition of early Vedic literature and c. 1000-500 BCE as that of later Vedic texts. This chronology is essentially based on the tentative dates suggested by Max Muller in the 19th century. The Rig Veda contains world's oldest surviving poetry. Emran Ali Boramari (talk) 06:54, 7 February 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. WikiLinuz🍁(talk) 07:34, 7 February 2022 (UTC)[reply]

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Utkarsh Cosmos (talk) 01:54, 23 March 2022 (UTC)[reply]

The four Vedas – Rig, Sama, Yajur, and Atharva – are not the work of any single author. In ancient India, there were many rishis (sages) living simple, contemplative lives in hermitages high in the Himalayas and along the banks of sacred rivers. The rishis had names like Angiras, Bhrigu, Yajnavalkya, and Gargi (Gargi was a woman).

Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. SK2242 (talk) 02:01, 23 March 2022 (UTC)[reply]

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Vedas are not religious texts. They discuss a lot of scientific topics ranging from spirituality to medicine, many of which are yet to be proven by modern science. These are often presented using symbolic and personification, which might make it seem religious. It is an important text for people seeking to know more about the purpose of human existence. Vedas became religious texts only after westerners came to India and wrote its culture off as a separate religion. 89.211.180.189 (talk) 11:35, 28 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. 💜 melecie talk - 11:41, 28 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]

[1] Swamy, Subramanian (2006). Hindus Under Siege: The Way Out. Har-Anand Publications. p. 45. ISBN 978-81-241-1207-6. Retrieved 21 January 2021.

[2] Muesse, Mark W. (2011). The Hindu Traditions: A Concise Introduction. Fortress Press. p. 30-38. ISBN 978-1-4514-1400-4. Retrieved 21 January 2021.

[3] Griswold, H. D.; Griswold, Hervey De Witt (1971). The Religion of the Ṛigveda. Motilal Banarsidass Publishe. p. 1-21. ISBN 978-81-208-0745-7. Retrieved 21 January 2021.

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