Veda

[ vey-duh, vee- ]

/ ˈveɪ də, ˈvi- /

noun Hinduism.

Sometimes Vedas. the entire body of Hindu sacred writings, chief among which are four books, the Rig-Veda, the Sama-Veda, the Atharva-Veda, and the Yajur-Veda.

Also called Samhita. each of these four books.

Vedas, these four books, along with the Brahmanas and Upanishads.

Origin of Veda

From Sanskrit

Related forms

Ve·da·ic

[vi-dey-ik] /vɪˈdeɪ ɪk/, adjectiveVe·da·ism

[vey-duh-iz-uh m, vee-] /ˈveɪ dəˌɪz əm, ˈvi-/, noun

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Examples from the Web for veda

When Veda kills Mildred's husband in a jealous rage, she pleads with her mother to take the rap.
Hollywood's Bad Mother Obsession|Stephen Farber|December 29, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Veda is the villain of the film, but Mildred isn't let off the hook, either.
Hollywood's Bad Mother Obsession|Stephen Farber|December 29, 2010|DAILY BEAST
"It's really your fault," Veda wails, and Mildred recognizes the kernel of truth in her accusation.
Hollywood's Bad Mother Obsession|Stephen Farber|December 29, 2010|DAILY BEAST
There is, moreover, an express prohibition (of the Sûdras studying the Veda).
The Vedanta-Sutras with the Commentary by Sankaracarya|Translator: George Thibaut

The deities are generally said in the Veda to be "thrice eleven" in number.
Two Old Faiths|J. Murray Mitchell and William Muir
Earlier dynasties of gods, to which the generation of Indra succeeded, are not unfrequently mentioned in the Rig- Veda.
Myth, Ritual And Religion, Vol. 2 (of 2)|Andrew Lang
Though not one of the great gods of the Veda, he is mentioned fairly often and with respect.
Hinduism And Buddhism, Volume II. (of 3)|Charles Eliot
Duty (dharma) is that good practice which is enjoined both by the Veda (ruti) and by the law (Sm.riti) founded on the Veda.
The Siksha-Patri of the Swami-Narayana Sect|Unknown

British Dictionary definitions for veda

Veda

/ (ˈveɪdə) /

noun

any or all of the most ancient sacred writings of Hinduism, esp the Rig-Veda, Yajur-Veda, Sama-Veda, and Atharva-Veda

Derived Forms

Vedaic (vɪˈdeɪɪk), adjectiveVedaism (ˈveɪdəˌɪzəm), noun

Word Origin for Veda

C18: from Sanskrit: knowledge; related to veda I know

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