The Veda is the sacred text of Hinduism, composed of four collections of hymns and other ancient religious texts. It is considered to be the most important scripture in Hinduism and is believed to have been composed by ancient sages. The Veda is divided into four parts: the Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda, and Atharvaveda. Each part contains hymns, prayers, and rituals that are used in Hindu worship.