Eternal, unquestionable truths comprising the four Vedas, Brahmanas, Aranyakas, and Upanishads.

Vedic literature, composed in archaic Sanskrit between , forms the bedrock of ancient Indian philosophy, religion, and culture. Often referred to as Shruti ("that which is heard"), these texts were believed to be divine revelations received by sages ( rishis ) in deep meditation and transmitted orally for centuries before being written down. Core Classifications

Vedic literature is broadly categorized into two major groups:

Traditions "remembered" and recorded by humans, including Vedangas, Puranas, and the great epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata. The Four Primary Vedas Each Veda serves a unique spiritual and practical purpose: