Hindu scripture Crossword Clue

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UPANISHAD

(9 letters)

VEDA

(4 letters)

Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. doctrine of enlightenment as the realization of the oneness of one’s self and the visible world; combines elements of Hinduism and paganism including magical and mystical elements like mantras and mudras and erotic rites; especially influential in Tibet
2. any of a fairly recent class of Hindu or Buddhist religious literature concerned with ritual acts of body and speech and mind

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SCRIPTURE (noun)
1. the sacred writings of the Christian religions
2. any writing that is regarded as sacred by a religious group
HINDU (noun)
1. a native or inhabitant of Hindustan or India
2. a person who adheres to Hinduism
HINDU (adjective)
1. of or relating to or supporting Hinduism

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

UPANISHAD
(9 letters)
VEDA
(4 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

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