Vedic literature is supposed to be the earliest literature of India.

Question

Explain the statement with reason:

Vedic literature is supposed to be the earliest literature of India.

Answer 1

• The language of Vedic Literature in Sanskrit and it is one of the oldest languages.
• Vid’ in Sanskrit means to know and ‘Ved’ means knowledge. 
• The four Vedas namely, Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda, and Atharvaveda form the core of the Vedic literature. 
• The texts of these four Vedas are known as the ‘Samhitas’.
• Thus, the Vedic literature is supposed to be the earliest literature of India.