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Yajurveda

Yajurveda

9.9
A Hindu holy book of prayers and ritual words used by priests
  • noun
  • /jəˈjʊərˌveɪdə/
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  • Priests recited passages from the Yajurveda during important ceremonies.

Examples

  • The Yajurveda is widely studied by scholars interested in the history of Hindu rituals.

  • He explained the meaning of several mantras found in the Yajurveda.

  • The Yajurveda contains many important rituals.

  • Many scholars study the Yajurveda for its historical significance.

  • Priests recited passages from the Yajurveda during important ceremonies.

  • He explained the meaning of several mantras found in the Yajurveda.

  • The Yajurveda is widely studied by scholars interested in the history of Hindu rituals.

Synonyms

Yajur-Veda
vsYajurveda
9.9

A Hindu book of prayers and instructions for old religious rituals

is identical in meaning but written without a hyphen

Surface Forms

Yajurveda singular
Yajurvedas plural

Etymology

Yajurveda comes from the Sanskrit parts yajus meaning 'sacrificial formula' and veda meaning 'knowledge'. So Yajurveda is the 'knowledge of sacrificial words', a collection of prayers and formulas used in Hindu rituals, which is why priests recite its passages at ceremonies.