Vedic literature

Vedic literature
noun
(from the Sanskrit word for `knowledge') any of the most ancient sacred writings of Hinduism written in early Sanskrit; traditionally believed to comprise the Samhitas, the Brahmanas, the Aranyakas, and the Upanishads
Syn: ↑Veda
Derivationally related forms: ↑Vedist (for: ↑Veda)
Topics: ↑Hinduism, ↑Hindooism, ↑Sanskrit, ↑Sanskritic language
Instance Hyponyms: ↑Samhita, ↑Brahmana, ↑Aranyaka, ↑Vedanga

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