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Yajur-Veda

Yajur-Veda

9.9
A Hindu book of prayers and instructions for old religious rituals
  • noun
  • /jəˈjʊər ˈveɪdə/
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  • The Yajur-Veda contains instructions for conducting various Hindu rituals and sacrifices.

Examples

  • Scholars have translated portions of the Yajur-Veda to better understand ancient Indian traditions.

  • Many hymns in the Yajur-Veda focus on prayers for prosperity and peace.

  • The Yajur-Veda is essential for understanding Hindu rituals.

  • Many scholars study the Yajur-Veda for its historical significance.

  • Many hymns in the Yajur-Veda focus on prayers for prosperity and peace.

  • The Yajur-Veda contains instructions for conducting various Hindu rituals and sacrifices.

  • Scholars have translated portions of the Yajur-Veda to better understand ancient Indian traditions.

Synonyms

Yajurveda
vsYajur-Veda
9.9

A Hindu holy book of prayers and ritual words used by priests

is identical in meaning but presented with a hyphen and two parts

Surface Forms

Yajur-Veda singular
Yajur-Vedas plural

Etymology

Yajur-Veda comes from Sanskrit. The first part, yajur, comes from yaj meaning 'sacrifice' or 'worship', and Veda means 'knowledge' or 'book'. So, Yajur-Veda is the 'knowledge of sacrificial formulas', which explains why it contains prayers and instructions for rituals.