Veda
[vey-duh, vee-]
- 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.
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Origin of Veda
From Sanskrit
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Contemporary Examples of veda
When Veda kills Mildred's husband in a jealous rage, she pleads with her mother to take the rap.
Veda is the villain of the film, but Mildred isn't let off the hook, either.
"It's really your fault," Veda wails, and Mildred recognizes the kernel of truth in her accusation.
Historical Examples of veda
The Veda might do very well for German students, but not for Englishmen.
India: What can it teach us?F. Max Mller
This is what distinguishes the Veda from all other Sacred Books.
India: What can it teach us?F. Max Mller
Other objections have been raised against the Veda as an historical document.
India: What can it teach us?F. Max Mller
A third form of the name is Kramwant or reciters of the Veda.
Both professed to carry out the meaning and purpose of the Veda.
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Veda
- any or all of the most ancient sacred writings of Hinduism, esp the Rig-Veda, Yajur-Veda, Sama-Veda, and Atharva-Veda
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Word Origin for Veda
C18: from Sanskrit: knowledge; related to veda I know
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