| Veda Name | Description | Number of Verses | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rigveda | Oldest and most important Veda, consisting of hymns to various deities. | 10,552 | Sanskrit |
| Shukla Yajurveda Maddhyandunuya | Focuses on ritual sacrifice and contains formulas for recitation during ceremonies. | 1,875 | Sanskrit |
| Samaveda | Consists mainly of hymns from the Rigveda set to music for use in ceremonies. | 1,875 | Sanskrit |
| Atharvaveda | Contains hymns, spells, and incantations for use in daily life and various rituals. | 6,077 | Sanskrit |
