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What does Veda mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word Veda? Here's what it means.

Proper noun
  1. (Hinduism) A large body of texts originating in Ancient India. They form the oldest layer of Sanskrit literature and the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism.
Name
  1. A female given name of Sanskrit origin.
    1. (meaning, history) Wisdom and knowledge.
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The Upanishads, a set of deeply philosophical works comprising the final portion of the Veda, place great emphasis on Sun worship.
Atharva Veda is also known as Brahma Veda, because it is still used as a manual by Hindu priests and Brahmins.
During that powerful event, Sri Rudram, a much-revered propitiatory hymn to Lord Siva from the Yajur Veda, was chanted in unison 1,331 times.
The Sama Veda differs from other Vedas in that it is chanted with some melody.
Soma is much praised in the g Veda, in which is told the myth of the discovery of the soma plant in Heaven.
In the Chandogya Upanishad, the Puranas and the Mahabharata, generally known as histories, are mentioned as the fifth Veda.

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