Yajur-Veda

[ yuhj-oo r-vey-duh, -vee- ]

/ ˈyʌdʒ ʊərˈveɪ də, -ˈvi- /

noun Hinduism.

a Samhita, containing a collection of sacrificial formulas.

Compare Veda.

Origin of Yajur-Veda

< Sanskrit yajus term for ritual formulas not in strict metrical composition + veda Veda

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Examples from the Web for yajur-veda

The Yajur-Veda comprises prayers for sacrificial occasions, and interpretations of the same.
The Classic Myths in English Literature and in Art (2nd ed.) (1911)|Charles Mills Gayley
Attempts to localise the highest deities, though first carried out in the law book of the priests, are found in the Yajur-veda.
The History of Antiquity, Volume IV (of 6)|Max Duncker

British Dictionary definitions for yajur-veda

Yajur-Veda

/ (ˈjʌdʒʊəˈveɪdə) /

noun

Hinduism the second Veda, consisting of prayers and sacrificial formulas primarily for use by the priests

Word Origin for Yajur-Veda

from Sanskrit, from yajur sacred, holy (compare Greek hagios holy) + Veda

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