Sama-Veda

[ sah-muh-vey-duh, -vee-duh ]

noun

, Hinduism.

1. one of the Samhitas, a collection of mantras and tunes used in connection with the Rig-Veda.

Sama-Veda

/ ˈsɑːməˈveɪdə /

noun

1. Hinduism the third Veda containing the rituals for sacrifices

Word History and Origins

Origin of Sama-Veda¹

C18: from Sanskrit sāman a chant + Veda

Example Sentences

One of the four Vedas, namely, the Sama-Veda, entirely consists of hymns.

From Project Gutenberg

The Sama Veda of India contains the world's earliest writings on musical science.

From Project Gutenberg