Vedic literature began with the creation of Vedas in the Vedic period. There are four Vedas: Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samveda and Atharvaveda. Brahmin texts and Aaranyakas were created to explain Vedas. Shatapath Brahmin, Gopath Brahmin and Brihadaranya are the most important texts among them. Besides these, Upanishads, Puranas, Memories, etc. are included in Vedic literature.