<em>Epics</em>, or Mahakavya, are a form of literature that incorporates art, originally composed in Sanskrit, where Hindu gods were portrayed in stories which also included humans and animals.
Among the most important Indian epics are the Mahabharata, which is the longest epic poem ever written, the Ramayana, which presents the teachings of ancient Hindu elders in narrative metaphors and Buddhacharita, that is an where the life of Buddha it is narrated from his birth to him Spiritual enlightenment.
These epic poems reflect the twelve important core values or qualities of the <em>Indo-Aryan</em> culture which are: non-violence, mind and sense control hospitality, tolerance, compassion, protection, wisdom, respect, austerity, celibacy, cleanliness and honesty.
