The word "Hinduism" refers to a way of life. It draws wisdom neither from a single prophet or sage nor from a single holy book, but from thousands of years of collective wisdom — wisdom that continues to be passed on in the ever popular tradition of storytelling. . . . What contributes most to keeping the beliefs of Hinduism alive is the repeated recounting of the escapades and tales of the gods.
— Priya Hemenway, Hindu Gods