Question

2. What does the word 'Veda' mean?​

Answer 1

any of the four collections forming the earliest body of Indian scripture, consisting of the Rig Veda, Sama Veda, Yajur Veda, and Atharva Veda, which codified the ideas and practices of Vedic religion and laid down the basis of classical Hinduism. They were probably composed between 1500 and 700 BC, and contain hymns, philosophy, and guidance on ritual.

Answer 2

Answer:

Definition of Veda

: any of four canonical collections of hymns, prayers, and liturgical formulas that comprise the earliest Hindu sacred writings

First Known Use of Veda

1734, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Veda

borrowed from Sanskrit veda- "knowledge, insight, sacred writings," derivative from the base of veda "(he/she) knows," vid- "knowledge"; akin to Greek oîde "(he/she) knows," Old English witan "to know" — more at