A vast collection of religious writings with ancient Indian origins is known as the Vedas. Who composed the Vedas?

The correct answer is Aryans.

Key Points

• Vedas:
  • A vast collection of religious writings with ancient Indian origins is known as the Vedas.
  • Written in Vedic Sanskrit, the books are the oldest body of Sanskrit literature and the earliest Hindu scriptures.
  • The Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda, and Atharvaveda are the four Vedas.
  • Rig Veda composers describe themselves as Aryans.
  • Each Veda is divided into four sections:
    • The Samhitas, which contain mantras and benedictions
    • The Brahmanas, which explain and comment on rituals, ceremonies, and sacrifices (Yajnas)
    • The Aranyakas, which contain texts on these topics
    • The Upanishads, which contain texts on philosophy, meditation, and spiritual knowledge.

Additional Information Compostions of Kalidas And Valmiki: