Which of the following scriptures is NOT a part of Vedic literature?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Pitakas

•    Vedic Literature refers to the ancient scriptures of the Vedic period, primarily composed in Sanskrit.
• It is divided into four components: Samhitas (Vedas), Brahmanas, Aranyakas, and Upanishads.

Pitakas, however, are part of Buddhist literature, not Vedic literature. They comprise the Tripitaka (Three Baskets):

• Vinaya Pitaka: Rules for monastic life.
• Sutta Pitaka: Teachings of Buddha.
• Abhidhamma Pitaka: Philosophical discussions.

Upanishads, Brahmanas, and Aranyakas are integral to Vedic literature:

• Upanishads: Philosophical texts discussing spiritual knowledge and concepts like Brahman and Atman.
• Brahmanas: Prose texts offering explanations of Vedic rituals and sacrifices.
• Aranyakas: Forest texts that bridge the ritualistic Brahmanas and the philosophical Upanishads.