# The philosophy of the Vedas > [!summary] > *The Vedic literatures are the oldest scriptures in the world, emanating from the breathing of the Supreme Lord. They contain perfect knowledge on every subject — from material science to the highest spiritual truths. The ultimate purpose of all Vedic literature is to lead the living entity to understand Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam is considered the ripened fruit of the Vedic tree, and Bhagavad-gītā is its essence.* ## The Vedas Emanate from the Supreme Lord ![[cc/madhya/24/315#translation]] ![[sb/3/12/37#translation]] ## The Vedas Are Authoritative and Perfect ![[cc/adi/7/132]] ![[sb/1/5/36]] ## The Purpose of the Vedas Is to Know Krishna ![[cc/adi/7/139#translation]] ![[cc/madhya/20/143#translation]] ## The Bhagavatam Is the Essence of Vedic Wisdom ![[sb/1/1/3]] ![[sb/1/3/41]] ## The Vedas Should Be Understood Through Disciplic Succession ![[bg/4/2]] ![[sb/1/2/32]] ## The Vedas Are Meant for Human Beings ![[sb/2/3/14]] ![[sb/2/2/36]] ## Related Articles - [[wiki/articles/the-philosophy-of-bhagavad-gita|The philosophy of Bhagavad-gītā]] — Foundational teachings - [[wiki/articles/surrender-to-the-lord|Surrender to the Lord]] — Essential principle ## From the Index - [[index/entries/vedic-literature|Vedic Literatures]] — The scriptures - [[index/entries/srimad-bhagavatam|Srimad-Bhāgavatam]] — The ripened fruit - [[index/entries/bhagavad-gita|Bhagavad-gītā]] — The essence