Multiple choice general knowledge culture

The old theory of Aryans invading the Indus Valley and bringing Hinduism with them are falling out of favor, and the origins of the religion now seem to be impossible to pinpoint. But sources still point to the Vedic tradition as the religion's core, this being four collections of books called the Vedas. What does the word "veda" mean in Sanskrit?

  1. Life

  2. Purity

  3. Law

  4. Knowledge

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Explanation

The Sanskrit word 'veda' literally means knowledge or wisdom. The four Vedas - Rig Veda, Sama Veda, Yajur Veda, and Atharva Veda - are the foundational scriptures of Hinduism, containing hymns, rituals, and philosophical teachings. This question tests etymology within the context of ancient Indian religious texts.