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Atharvaveda

Atharvaveda

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A sacred Hindu book that has hymns and spells people use in rituals and for healing
  • proper noun
  • /əˈθɑrvəˌveɪdə/
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  • The Atharvaveda contains hymns and incantations for daily life and healing.

Examples

  • Unlike the other Vedas, the Atharvaveda includes practical advice for health and prosperity.

  • Scholars have studied the Atharvaveda to understand ancient Indian rituals and beliefs.

  • The Atharvaveda is considered a crucial text in Hindu philosophy.

  • Many scholars study the Atharvaveda to understand ancient rituals.

  • The Atharvaveda contains mantras that are used in various Hindu rituals.

  • Scholars often study the Atharvaveda to understand ancient Indian spiritual practices.

  • In Hindu tradition, the Atharvaveda is revered as one of the essential texts for understanding the philosophy of Vedic literature.

Synonyms

Atharva-Veda
vsAtharvaveda
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An ancient Hindu book of songs, spells, and prayers used for healing and protection in ceremonies

has identical meaning but is spelled without a hyphen

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Atharvaveda comes from the Sanskrit name Atharvan, a kind of priest, and Veda, which means 'knowledge' or 'sacred learning'. So the Atharvaveda is 'the knowledge of the Atharvans', a book of hymns, spells and practical advice for daily life, which explains why it includes many healing charms and household rituals.