Explain the four Vedas.

The Vedas are a large body of texts originating in ancient India. Composed in Vedic Sanskrit, the texts constitute the oldest layer of Sanskrit literature and the oldest scriptures of Hinduism.

There are 4 veda's

♦ Rigveda

♦ Samaveda

♦ Atharvaveda

♦ Yajurveda

1. The Rigveda, containing hymns to be recited by the hotar, or presiding priest;
2. The Yajurveda, containing formulas to be recited by the adhvaryu or officiating priest;
3. The Samaveda, containing formulas to be sung by the udgatar or priest that chants;
4. The Atharvaveda, a collection of spells and incantations, apotropaic charms and speculative hymns.^[9]