The Vedas (/ˈveɪdəz, ˈviː-/ ; Sanskrit: वेद veda,  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. hinduismhe Upanishads reflect the last composed layer of texts in the Vedas. They are commonly referred to as Vedānta, variously interpreted to mean either the last chapters, parts of the Vedas or the object, the highest purpose of the Veda.