Why was the creation of sacred texts important to the spread of hinduism?

a. the texts described the ways hindus could convert to buddhism.
b. the texts directed hindus to conquer other civilizations militarily and impose hinduism on them.
c. the texts provided the basis for the eventual evolution of hinduism into buddhism.
d. the texts provided a formal written basis for hinduism that other civilizations could study.

trade

explanation:

food chain i would say only because there is competition on getting food and survival

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