véds
Veds are a collection of ancient Sanskrit texts that form the foundation of Hinduism. The term "Veda" itself is derived from the Sanskrit word "vid," meaning "to know." These texts are considered to be revealed knowledge, or shruti, meaning "that which is heard," suggesting they were divinely inspired and transmitted orally through generations before being written down.
The Vedic corpus is traditionally divided into four main samhitas: the Rigveda, the Samaveda, the Yajurveda,
Beyond the samhitas, each Veda is further elaborated by Brahmanas, Aranyakas, and Upanishads. Brahmanas explain the