How ancient is the vedas?
Undoubtedly, there is no definite date of the composition of the vedas. How old are the vedas, this is still a topic of research. But those who are a part of this Vedic tradition, know that Vedas are very ancient.
According to the todays history, It is believed that the Veda have composed several thousands of years ago. But this is only an assumption.
Opinion of Scholars
The Views of modern scholars on the antiquity of the vedas,
“We do not know when the Vedas were composed”
– Bloomfield.
“It is certain that there is nothing more ancient not only in India but in the whole world than the Rig-Veda”
– Max Muller.
“WE know that the Aryan language dates back 10,000 BC”. The language of the Vedas must have existed then”.
– T.D. Kennedy.
According to the Vedic Scholars,
The Vedas are the oldest texts in the world and in the library of man.
When were the Vedas written?
Conclusion:
According to the ancient history & texts, vedas are as old as the world itself is. It is to be borne in mind that the Vedas were undoubtedly revealed in the beginning of the human creation. They were not meant only for the people born in the beginning of creation, vedas are for the whole humanity.