The Etymology of the Sanskrit word "Veda" is given as 'sacred knowledge' at present.This etymology is not supported by any evidence by way of presence of related words in Sanskrit .
The Etymon 'Vithu'
The word'Veda' is derived from Tamil word 'Vithu'(வித்து ) which means 'seed' This word is derived fro verb 'Vithai' which means 'to seed' One who sows 'knowledge' is 'Vithuvan'(வித்வான் ) which means 'expert' in Tamil.'Vitham' is 'variety' in Tamil.''Vindhu' is 'semen' in Tamil.
Therefore,it is clear that the word 'Veda' and its offshoots,'Vidya' are derived from this Tamil word 'Vithu'( வித்து)
The Etymon 'Vithu'
The word'Veda' is derived from Tamil word 'Vithu'(வித்து ) which means 'seed' This word is derived fro verb 'Vithai' which means 'to seed' One who sows 'knowledge' is 'Vithuvan'(வித்வான் ) which means 'expert' in Tamil.'Vitham' is 'variety' in Tamil.''Vindhu' is 'semen' in Tamil.
Therefore,it is clear that the word 'Veda' and its offshoots,'Vidya' are derived from this Tamil word 'Vithu'( வித்து)
