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Oldest scriptures of Hinduism
The Vedas (/ˈveɪdəz/ or /ˈviːdəz/; Sanskrit: वेदः, romanized: Vēdaḥ, lit. 'knowledge'), sometimes collectively called the Veda, are a large body of religious
Vedas
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up Veda or Vedas in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. The Vedas are part of a set of Hindu texts. Veda or Vedas may refer to: Vedha (composer), Indian
Veda_(disambiguation)
First sacred canonical text of Hinduism
books. The Rigveda is the largest of the four Vedas, and many of its verses appear in the other Vedas. Almost all of the 1875 verses found in Samaveda
Rigveda
Range of Indian religious traditions
such they [Vedas] are man's sole means of valid knowledge [...]". The term Vaidika dharma means a code of practice that is "based on the Vedas", but it
Hinduism
Sage in ancient India
most Hindu traditions. He is also known as Veda Vyasa (Sanskrit: वेदव्यास, lit. 'the one who classified the Vedas', IAST: Vedavyāsa) or Krishna Dvaipayana
Vyasa
Fourth Veda, ancient scriptures of Hinduism
the "Veda of magical formulas", a description other scholars consider incorrect. In contrast to the 'hieratic religion' of the other three Vedas, the
Atharvaveda
Indonesian motorcycle racer (born 2008)
Veda Ega Pratama (born 23 November 2008) is an Indonesian Grand Prix motorcycle racer who competes in the 2026 Moto3 World Championship with Honda Team
Veda_Pratama
Indian cricketer
Veda Krishnamurthy (born 16 October 1992) is a former Indian cricketer. She made her debut in international cricket at the age of 18 in a one day international
Veda_Krishnamurthy
Scripture of Hinduism
Mahīdhara Shatapatha Brahmana Vedas Yajna Sandhyavandanam Durwakshat Mantra Witzel 2001, pp. 5–6. "Construction of the Vedas". VedicGranth.Org. Archived
Yajurveda
Veda of melodies and chants
Raghavan, Hinduism Historical Vedic religion Rigveda Vedas Witzel 2001, p. 6. "Construction of the Vedas". VedicGranth.Org. Archived from the original on
Samaveda
2003 drug overdose death
prescriptions for treatment of various illnesses from which Vedas was said to have suffered. Vedas then began consuming psilocybe mushrooms, which had been
Death_of_Brandon_Vedas
Text which lies outside the four canonical Vedas
fifth Veda (Sanskrit: pañcama veda), that is, of a text which lies outside the four canonical Vedas, but nonetheless has the status of a Veda, is one
Fifth_Veda
Indian philosopher and socio-religious reformer (1824–1883)
techniques. He says that confusion regarding the Vedas arose due to the misinterpretations of the Vedas, and the Vedas promote science and ask humans to discover
Dayananda_Saraswati
Sacred sound in Indian religions
and the end of chapters in the Vedas, the Upanishads, and other Hindu texts. It is described as the goal of all the Vedas. Om emerged in the Vedic corpus
Om
2024 Indian film by Nikkhil Advani
Vedaa is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language action drama film directed by Nikkhil Advani and written by Aseem Arora.The film is inspired by true events.It stars
Vedaa
Personification of the Gayatri Mantra
('mother of the Vedas'). Gayatri is the manifestation of Saraswati and is often associated with Savitṛi, a solar deity in the Vedas, and her consort
Gayatri
Surname list
to the number of vedas an individual can learn, therefore there is no reason why a Dwivedi or Trivedi could not learn all four vedas. But, it is more
Trivedi
1500–500 BC Indo-Aryan religious practices of northwest India
Rishabha, Vamadeva, and Angiras. Ethics in the Vedas are based on concepts like satya and ṛta. In the Vedas and later sutras, the meaning of the word satya
Historical_Vedic_religion
Sanskrit. The Vedas are considered Shruti texts. The Vedas consist of four parts: Rig Veda, Sama Veda, Yajur Veda, and Atharva Veda. Each Veda is subcategorized
Hindu_texts
Country in South Asia
discoveries in western philosophy by millennia." the historic religion of the Vedas, and the precursor to Hinduism The Mauryan economy was helped by the rise
India
Commune in Occitania, France
Saint-Jean-de-Védas (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ ʒɑ̃ də vedas]; Languedocien: Sant Joan de Vedats) is a commune in the Hérault department in the Occitanie
Saint-Jean-de-Védas
Indian Hindu caste
has heard that they had their own 'Vedas' and hence it is called Bediya. Their Veda was different from the Vedas of Aryans. The Bedia who have settled
Bedia_(caste)
Horse-headed avatar of Vishnu
Asuras and restored the Vedas to Brahma, the Supreme Being dispelled the grief of Brahma. Aided then by Hari and assisted by the Vedas, Brahma created all
Hayagriva
Manga series and its adaptations
mythology; the title itself is pronounced Rigveda, the name of one of the four Vedas. The series is known for its extravagant and richly detailed art. It inspired
RG_Veda
19th-century collection
presented as a collection of folk songs and myths, in the style of the Vedas, containing legends about the origin of the plough, sickle, viticulture
Veda_Slovena
Metaphysical concept, unchanging Ultimate Reality in Hinduism
in the Upanishads embedded in the Vedas (see next section), and also mentioned in the vedāṅga (the limbs of Vedas) such as the Srauta sutra 1.12.12 and
Brahman
American professional wrestler
Veda Scott (born January 1, 1984) is an American professional wrestler and color commentator. They have wrestled for various American promotions, including
Veda_Scott
Study of general and fundamental questions
enlightenment. It started in the second and first millennia BCE, when the Vedas and Upanishads were composed. They are the foundational scriptures of Hinduism
Philosophy
Topics referred to by the same term
Pranava Veda may be: following the Bhagavata Purana (9.14.48), the notion that in a primeval state, "Om was the Veda" allegedly, a "fifth Veda" followed
Pranava_Veda
all the knowledge in the Vedas is considered the best. Out of all those persons who have excelled in the studies of the Vedas, a person who is a devotee
List of numbers in Hindu scriptures
List_of_numbers_in_Hindu_scriptures
Hindu scriptures
complement to the Vedas, states Vans Kennedy. Some scholars such as Govinda Das suggest that the Puranas claim a link to the Vedas but in name only, not
Puranas
Country in South Asia
coalesce into chieftain-led clans and early kingdoms. During this period, the Vedas, the oldest scriptures of Hinduism, were composed. The western regions of
Pakistan
Fish avatar of Vishnu
account, the ship of Manu is called the ship of the Vedas, thus signifying the rites and rituals of the Vedas. Roy further suggests that this may be an allusion
Matsya
One of four varnas (classes) in Hinduism
not entitled to learn Vedas, and a precept says, 'Vedas are the destroyer of agriculture and agriculture is the destroyer of Vedas.' Kumar, Sangeet (1 January
Shudra
Vedic reform organisation
the authority of the Vedas–whose authority the Adi Dharma rejected and held to be inferior works, whereas Arya Samaj held Vedas to be divine revelation
Arya_Samaj
Third of four yugas (ages) in Hindu cosmology
assumes the colour yellow and the Vedas are categorized into four parts: Rig Veda, Sama Veda, Yajur Veda and Atharva Veda. [citation needed] Yuga (Sanskrit:
Dvapara_Yuga
Major deity in Hinduism
equates Vishnu to all knowledge there is (Vedas), calling the essence of everything as imperishable, all Vedas and principles of universe as imperishable
Vishnu
Term used to describe the Vedas, the earliest scripture in Hinduism, meaning 'superhuman'
These schools accept the Vedas as svatah pramana ("self-evident means of knowledge"). The Mimamsa school asserts that since the Vedas are composed of words
Apauruṣeyā
Principal Hindu goddess; goddess of knowledge, music, and speech
communicated through speech) and as such, she is "the mother of the Vedas" as well as the Vedas themselves. The Shatapatha Brahmana states that "as all waters
Saraswati
Study of the development of philosophy
as the Vedas. Subsequent Indian philosophy is often divided into orthodox schools, which are closely associated with the teachings of the Vedas, and heterodox
History_of_philosophy
Sanskrit term associated with protection
link] Rig Veda (PDF). p. 293. Yajurveda Chapter I.7. Chand,Devi. 1959. Swami Vidyanand Videh. The Exposition of the Vedas 1964 Edition. The Veda Samsthana
Raksha_(Vedic)
Genre of Sanskrit theological texts dealing with dharma
Dharmasūtras which are based upon the Vedas, these texts are also elaborate law commentaries based on the Vedas, and evolved from Dharmasutras. There
Dharmaśāstra
Indian form of astrology
connected with the study of the Vedas. The Vedanga Jyotisha is one of the earliest texts about astronomy within the Vedas. Some scholars believe that the
Hindu_astrology
Work of Tamil Hindu literature
Badrinath. The Divya Prabandham is recited along with the Vedas, and it is given equal status to the Vedas in the Sri Vaishnava tradition, largely due to the
Naalayira_Divya_Prabandham
Atheism in Hinduism
only to affirming the Vedas, not a belief in the existence of a god. However, even when philosophers professed allegiance to the Vedas, their allegiance did
Hindu_atheism
Worldwide organisation based in London
Retrieved 4 February 2017. Katoch, Prakash (9 February 2016). "Sanskrit and Vedas – what the learning means". Hill Post. Retrieved 12 March 2019. "The joy
School of Philosophy and Economic Science
School_of_Philosophy_and_Economic_Science
Spiritual practices from ancient India
Brahmanas (the second layer of the Vedas, composed c. 1000–800 BCE). According to Flood, "The Samhitas [the mantras of the Vedas] contain some references ..
Yoga
Indian Hindu text, the oldest layer of the Vedas
collection of such texts as found in one of the Vedas (Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda and Atharvaveda). The Vedas have been divided into four styles of texts
Samhita
Ancient Tamil composition on personal ethics and morality
readiness for war. "The sceptre of the king is the firm support of the Vedas of the Brahmin, and of all virtues therein described." — (Kural 543; John
Kural
Ancient South Asian historical period
four Vedas, but the Brahmanas, Aranyakas and the older Upanishads as well as the oldest Śrautasutras are also considered to be Vedic. The Vedas record
Vedic_period
Philosophical traditions of the Indian subcontinent
[of the Vedas]), a school which focuses on exegesis of the Vedas, philology and the interpretation of Vedic ritual. Vedānta ("the end of the Vedas", also
Indian_philosophy
Mantra of the Vedic tradition
Culture, and Practice. ABC-CLIO. ISBN 978-1-57607-905-8. Vedas (1 January 2003). The Vedas: With Illustrative Extracts. Book Tree. ISBN 978-1-58509-223-9
Gayatri_Mantra
German footballer (born 1988)
(in Turkish). 28 January 2021. Retrieved 18 August 2021. "Mesut Özil'den veda mesajı: Hep Fenerbahçeliydim, sadece çocukken değil". skor.sozcu.com.tr (in
Mesut_Özil
Classification of Indian philosophies
those who do not believe in the Vedas. The Sāṃkhyas and Mīmāṃsakas do not believe in God, but they believe in the Vedas and hence they are not Nāstikas
Āstika_and_nāstika
Musical artist
writers. Later, he moved to Italy and formed an electro-pop group called "Roy Vedas" with an Italian artist, where he edited his first discographic work under
Maxi_Trusso
Creator god in Hinduism
Shiva. He is associated with creation of everything, knowledge, and the Vedas. Brahma is prominently mentioned in creation legends. In some Puranas, he
Brahma
American businesswoman (1919–2015)
Veda Frances Ponikvar (May 26, 1919 – October 13, 2015) was an American publisher and businesswoman from Chisholm, Minnesota. The first female publisher
Veda_Ponikvar
Dwarf avatar of Vishnu
one of the six Vedangas or 'limbs of the Vedas', concerned with correct etymology and interpretation of the Vedas. The entry for Vishnu (relating to the
Vamana
Indian Actress
Indian actress known for her work predominantly in Telugu films. Debuting as Veda in the Telugu film Tapana (2004), she subsequently changed her stage name
Archana_Shastry
Religions that originated on the Indian subcontinent
the four Vedas, Brahmanas and the older Upanishads (both presented as discussions on the rituals, mantras and concepts found in the four Vedas), which
Indian_religions
Israeli-American educator
Yoheved "Veda" Kaplinsky (born March 23, 1947, in Tel Aviv, British Mandate of Palestine [now Israel]) is a lecturer and professor of music at the Juilliard
Yoheved_Kaplinsky
Layer of Hindu text within the Vedas
Sama, Yajur, and Atharva Vedas. They are a secondary layer or classification of Sanskrit texts embedded within each Veda, which explain and instruct
Brahmana
2009 film by James Cameron
A detailed analysis of the film's parallels with the teachings of the Vedas. Coyle, Jake (January 31, 2010). "'Avatar' Wins Box Office, Nears Domestic
Avatar_(2009_film)
Sanskrit text on the performing arts (200 BCE to 200 AD)
four Vedas had been established, and yet there was lust, covetousness, wrath and jealously among human beings. The text was written as a fifth Veda, so
Natya_Shastra
Hindu fire god
to form the empirically perceived material existence (Prakṛti). In the Vedas, Agni is a major and most invoked god along with Indra and Soma. Agni is
Agni
Indian spiritual guru and Vedic Educator
interpret Vedas according to the Nirukta, ancient Vedic etymology from him. By pointing out the egalitarian view of the Vedas, he started teaching Vedas and
Acharyasri_Rajesh
Authoritative scripture of Hinduism
(Devanagari: श्रुतिस्तु वेदो विज्ञेयः) meaning, "Know that Vedas are Śruti". Thus, it includes the four Vedas including its four types of embedded texts—the Samhitas
Śruti
One of the major Vaishnava traditions
foregrounds the recitation of Sanskrit Vedas. They lay more emphasis on the role of Lakshmi i.e. Sri, and uphold Sanskrit Vedas as the ultimate "Pramanam" or authority
Sri_Vaishnavism
Infectious disease
Hippocrates, writing around 400 BCE describes phthisis; in India, the Vedas (composed 1500–1200 BCE) refer to yaksma; both of these are generally equated
Tuberculosis
Ancient Sanskrit religious and philosophical texts of Hinduism
Vedas, the oldest scriptures of Hinduism, and deal with meditation, philosophy, consciousness, and ontological knowledge. Earlier parts of the Vedas dealt
Upanishads
Text in Hinduism, Buddhism, or Jainism, often a collection of aphorisms
or six limbs of the Vedas. These are six subjects that are said in the Vedas to be necessary for complete mastery of the Vedas. The six subjects with
Sutra
Lunar mansion in Hindu astronomy
nakshatras according to the Vedas is "Krittika" (it has been argued, because the Pleiades may have started the year at the time the Vedas were compiled, presumably
Nakshatra
2023 Indian drama film directed by Praghesh Sukumaran
Lovefully Yours Veda is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language romance drama thriller film directed by Praghesh Sukumaran and jointly produced by Radhakrishnan
Lovefully_Yours_Veda
Collection of Hindu religious texts
repudiate the authority of the Vedas, while other passages assert that their precepts reveal the true spirit of the Vedas. The Agamas literary genre may
Agama_(Hinduism)
Hindu festival honouring the Guru
Purnima, because it marks the birthday of Veda Vyasa, the author of the Mahabharata and compiler of the Vedas. The word guru is derived from the Sanskrit
Guru_Purnima
American musician (1922–2000)
Veda Reynolds (1922–2000) was an American violinist, string quartet player, and teacher. Veda Reynolds was born in Fort Collins, Colorado in 1922. Her
Veda_Reynolds
Mauritian politician and barrister
Vedasingam Vasudevachariar Baloomoody (also known as Veda Baloomoody or Veda Balamoody) is a Mauritian politician and barrister from the Mauritian Militant
Veda_Baloomoody
Major Hindu tradition that reveres Vishnu as the Supreme Being
the largest monastic group in Asia. Key texts in Vaishnavism include the Vedas, the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, the Pancharatra (Agama) texts, Naalayira
Vaishnavism
Organisation to promote Vedic studies
establishing and supporting Veda Pathshalas. It has around 450 institutes across India where students spend seven years memorising the Vedas as well as studying
Maharishi Sandipani Rashtriya Ved Vidya Pratishthan
Maharishi_Sandipani_Rashtriya_Ved_Vidya_Pratishthan
1945 American melodrama/film noir by Michael Curtiz
14-year-old Veda, a bratty social climber, and 10-year-old Kay, a tomboy. Mildred's principal goal is to provide material possessions for Veda, who longs
Mildred_Pierce_(film)
Hindu god of love
Vishnu and Shiva. Kamadeva's origins can be traced back to the ancient Vedas, from where kāma evolved from an impersonal and conceptual force of desire
Kamadeva
2026 Indian film by Priyadarshan
and black magic, with inspiration drawn from ancient texts such as the Vedas and the Mahabharata. — Priyadarshan Following the film's announcement in
Bhooth_Bangla
One of six orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy
on and interpretation of the Vedas, first as Pūrva-Mīmāṁsā for rituals portions in the earlier layers of texts in the Vedas, and as Uttara-Mīmāṁsā for the
Mīmāṃsā
Tradition in Hinduism linked to Advaita Vedanta
between 200 BCE and 100 CE proclaim the authority of the Vedas, and "nonrejection of the Vedas comes to be one of the most important touchstones for defining
Smarta_tradition
British-bred Thoroughbred racehorse
suffering from Equine influenza, and it was suggested that Vedas may have been affected. Vedas returned to the track in July and won the Royal Plate over
Vedas_(horse)
1987 film by Bharathiraja
Vedham Pudhithu (/veɪðəm pʊðɪðʊ/ transl. The new Vedas) is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed and co-written by Bharathiraja. It is based
Vedham_Pudhithu
Pseudoscientific alternative medicine originating from India
is assigned a place as a subsidiary Veda (upaveda). Some medicinal plant names from the Atharvaveda and other Vedas can be found in subsequent ayurveda
Ayurveda
Irish brand of malt loaf
Veda bread is a brand of malt loaf traditionally produced across the United Kingdom and Ireland. However, today it is mainly produced in Northern Ireland
Veda_bread
Secondary Hindu texts, that which is remembered
remembered, written tradition in Hinduism, rooted in or inspired by the Vedas. Smṛti works are generally attributed to a named author and were transmitted
Smṛti
Veda Advantage Limited (commonly known as Veda; formerly Baycorp Advantage) was a credit reference agency in Australia and New Zealand. The company provided
Veda_(company)
spiritual teacher, known for his scholarship in Vedas. He was the author of Veda Sara Ratnavali, a text on Vedas. Ganapathi Sastry was born on 16 December 1888
Vuppuluri_Ganapathi_Sastry
Part of the ancient Indian Vedas
Indian Vedas concerned with the meaning of ritual sacrifice, composed in about 700 BC. They typically represent the later sections of the Vedas, and are
Aranyaka
Book by B. R. Ambedkar
this dogma [of the infallibility of the Vedas] must be destroyed root and branch if India is to progress. The Vedas are a worthless set of books. There is
Riddles_in_Hinduism
1903 book by Bal Gangadhar Tilak
The Arctic Home in the Vedas is a 1903 book by Indian nationalist, teacher and independence activist Bal Gangadhar Tilak on the origin of the Aryans.
The_Arctic_Home_in_the_Vedas
dealing with the phonetic aspects of the Sanskrit language used in the Vedas. Each Veda has a pratishakhya for each school. Many pratishakhyas have survived
Pratishakhyas
Indian religion and philosophy
Brahman, the nature of afterlife, and they rejected the authority of the Vedas and Upanishads. Buddhism was one among several Indian religions that did
Buddhism
Supreme goddess in Hinduism
Mahadevi is referred as Mahamaya, meaning the one who controls maya. The Vedas name numerous forms of goddess such as Devi (power), Prithvi (earth), Aditi
Mahadevi
Ancient Indo-Aryan Vedic union
Painted Grey Ware culture. The Kuru kingdom collected and standardized the Vedas, reorganizing the scattered, secret ancestral hymns of different clans into
Kuru_kingdom
Goddess in Hinduism
religions. Reverence for the divine feminine in Hinduism appears in the Vedas, composed around the 2nd millennium BCE. Though the goddesses did not play
Devi
American actress (1927–2026)
Pierce (1945), where she appeared opposite Joan Crawford, as the scheming Veda Pierce, earning a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
Ann_Blyth
VEDAS
VEDAS
Girl/Female
Tamil
One of the four Vedas, Blessing
Girl/Female
Tamil
Gayatree | காயதà¯à®°à¯€
A vedic Mantra praising the Sun, A sacred verse, A Goddess, Mother of the Vedas
Gayatree | காயதà¯à®°à¯€
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Famous in the Vedas
Boy/Male
Tamil
Shrutiprakasha | à®·à¯à®°à¯à®¤à®¿à®ªà¯à®°à®•ாஷ
Illuminator of the Vedas
Shrutiprakasha | à®·à¯à®°à¯à®¤à®¿à®ªà¯à®°à®•ாஷ
Girl/Female
Tamil
Expert in Vedas
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Essence of the Vedas
Girl/Female
Tamil
Gayatri | காயதà¯à®°à¯€
A vedic Mantra praising the Sun, A sacred verse, A Goddess, Mother of the Vedas
Gayatri | காயதà¯à®°à¯€
Girl/Female
Tamil
Gayatry | கயாதà¯à®°à¯à®¯
Gayathry Mantra, Mother of the Vedas or Goddess Saraswati
Gayatry | கயாதà¯à®°à¯à®¯
Boy/Male
Tamil
Name of a Veda, One part from Vedas
Boy/Male
Tamil
Rigved | ரீகà¯à®µà¯‡à®¤
Name of a Veda, One part from Vedas
Rigved | ரீகà¯à®µà¯‡à®¤
Girl/Female
Tamil
One of the four Vedas, Blessing
Girl/Female
Hindu
Goddess Saraswati or one who knows all Vedas, Pious
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Beauty of the Vedas; Saraswati; Knows All Vedas
Girl/Female
Tamil
Gayathry | காயதà¯à®°à¯€
Gayathry Mantra, Mother of the Vedas or Goddess Saraswati
Gayathry | காயதà¯à®°à¯€
Girl/Female
Tamil
Gayathri | காயதà¯à®°à¯€
Goddess of the Vedas
Gayathri | காயதà¯à®°à¯€
Girl/Female
Tamil
Vedashri | வேதாஷà¯à®°à¯€
Goddess Saraswati or one who knows all Vedas, Pious
Vedashri | வேதாஷà¯à®°à¯€
Girl/Female
Tamil
Gayathri | காயதà¯à®°à¯€Â Â
Goddess of the Vedas (Wife of Shivaraja)
Gayathri | காயதà¯à®°à¯€Â Â
Girl/Female
Tamil
Expert in Vedas
Girl/Female
Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Sanskrit
Beauty of the Vedas; Goddess Saraswati; One who Knows All Vedas
Boy/Male
Tamil
Second name of four vedas. means holistic in speech and deed
VEDAS
VEDAS
Girl/Female
Tamil
Iswarya | இஸà¯à®µà®°à¯à®¯à®¾
Gods prosperity
Boy/Male
Scottish
from the craggy hills.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Meadow of ash trees, Ash wood
Biblical
National god of Assyria, an Assyrian city (also who is happy; or walks; or looks,black)
Girl/Female
Indian
Lighting
Girl/Female
Tamil
Work, Achievement, Worship, The shelter, Fulfilment
Girl/Female
Spanish
Blooming.
Male
Greek
(Συμεών): Variant form of Greek SimÅn, from Hebrew Shimon, SYMEON means "hearkening." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including the second son of Jacob and Leah.Â
Boy/Male
Tamil
Jhenkar | ஜஹேநà¯à®•ார
Musical note
Surname or Lastname
German
German : topographic name for someone who lived by a stream, Middle High German bach ‘stream’. This surname is established throughout central Europe and in Scandinavia, not just in Germany.Jewish (Ashkenazic) : ornamental name from German Bach ‘stream’, ‘creek’.English : topographic name for someone who lived by a stream, Middle English bache.Welsh : distinguishing epithet from Welsh bach ‘little’, ‘small’.Norwegian : Americanized spelling of the topographic name Bakk(e) ‘hillside’ (see Bakke).Polish, Czech, and Slovak : from the personal name Bach, a pet form of Bartomolaeus (Polish Bartłomiej, Czech Bartoloměj, Slovak Bartolomej (see Bartholomew) or possibly in some cases of Baltazar or Sebastian).
VEDAS
VEDAS
VEDAS
VEDAS
VEDAS
n.
A system of philosophy among the Hindus, founded on scattered texts of the Vedas, and thence termed the "Anta," or end or substance.
n.
A treatise for authoritative instruction among the Hindoos; a book of institutes; especially, a treatise explaining the Vedas.
n.
The heterodox Hindoo religion, of which the most striking features are the exaltation of saints or holy mortals, called jins, above the ordinary Hindoo gods, and the denial of the divine origin and infallibility of the Vedas. It is intermediate between Brahmanism and Buddhism, having some things in common with each.
a.
Of or pertaining to the Vedas.