veda
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Definition
A "Veda" is one of the four ancient and sacred Hindu religious texts, written in Sanskrit, that are among the world's oldest scriptures.
Usage & Nuances
"Veda" is always capitalized and almost always used in reference to Hinduism or historical studies of ancient India, typically as "the Vedas" (plural). Rare outside academic or religious discussions.
Spanish: Veda (texto sagrado hindú)Portuguese (BR): Veda (texto sagrado hindu)Portuguese (PT): Veda (texto sagrado hindu)Chinese (Simplified): 吠陀经Chinese (Traditional): 吠陀經Hindi: वेदArabic: الفيدا (كتاب مقدس هندي)Bengali: বেদ (ধর্মগ্রন্থ)Russian: Веда - Веды (священные тексты)Japanese: ヴェーダ (聖典)Vietnamese: Veda (kinh thánh Hindu)Korean: 베다 (힌두교 경전)Turkish: Veda (kutsal metin)Urdu: وید (مقدس نصوص)Indonesian: Weda (kitab suci Hindu)
Example Sentences
Some scholars spend their lives studying the Vedas and their meanings.
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My friend has memorized verses from the Vedas.
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The Veda is an important Hindu scripture.
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There are four main Vedas in Hinduism.
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The oldest Veda is called Rigveda.
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You’ll often hear about the Vedas in courses on world religions.
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