The Vedas refer to religious texts originating in ancient India and were composed in Vedic Sanskrit. The Vedas are one of the oldest Hindu scriptures and contain a collection of hymns, liturgical formulas, and prayers.

In Vedic literature UPSC notes, we will discuss what Shruti and Smriti Vedic Literature is, the key differences between early Vedic literature and later Vedic literature, along with different types of Vedic literature.