The main religion of India, Hinduism, is as mysterious and complex as the many different cultures, languages, and beliefs shaping the Indian subcontinent. India has over the centuries holistically blended their religions, arts, and every day life. Hinduism is comprised of four main denominations: Saivism, Vaishnavism, Shaktism, and Smartism. While each hold divergent beliefs in many areas, they share common roots with concepts such as: karma, dharma, reincarnation, one divinity, many deities, the disciplines of yoga, and usage of the Veda as a common scriptural basis. The Veda is a group of beautifully lyrical verses composed as invocations and prayers originating over thousands of years.