vedas

The Vedas (Sanskrit: वेद, véda, "knowledge") 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

                                    

1. The Rigveda, containing hymns to be recited by the hot;
2. The Yajurveda, containing formulas to be recited by the adhvaryu or officiating priest;
3. The Samaveda, containing formulas to be sung by the udgāt.
4. The Atharvaveda, a collection of spells and incantations, apotropaic charms and speculative hymns.