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ya·jur-ve·da
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Princeton's WordNet
Yajur-Vedanoun
a collection of sacrificial formulas and prayers
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The Yajur-Veda is one of the four sacred texts, or Vedas, of Hinduism. It is primarily composed of hymns and rituals that are used for ceremonial sacrifices and various rites. It provides a guide for the officiating priests to perform sacrifices and is more practical in nature. The Yajur-Veda is divided into two, the White (or Shukla) and the Black (or Krishna) Yajur Veda, each with different types of content and ordered differently.
Webster Dictionary
Yajur-Vedanoun
see Veda
Etymology: [Skr. yajur-vda.]
The Nuttall Encyclopedia
Yajur-Veda
one of the books of the Vedas (q. v.), containing the prescribed formulæ in connection with sacrifices.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of yajur-veda in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of yajur-veda in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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