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10 Language-to-English DictionariesVedic
/ˈveɪ.dɪk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Relating to the Vedas, the ancient sacred texts of Hinduism.
"The Vedic texts provide insights into early Hindu rituals and philosophy." - 2
Pertaining to the culture, traditions, or practices derived from the Vedic texts.
"Vedic astrology is based on the principles outlined in ancient scriptures."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Vedic' originates from the Sanskrit word 'Veda', meaning 'knowledge' or 'wisdom'. It refers to the ancient sacred texts of Hinduism, composed in Sanskrit around 1500-500 BCE, which form the foundation of Vedic literature and philosophy.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Vedic" is said worldwide
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Védique
Transliteration: Védique
"Les textes védiques sont fondamentaux dans l'hindouisme."
Veda
Transliteration: Veda
"Die vedischen Schriften sind die ältesten Texte des Hinduismus."
Vedic
Transliteration: Vedic
"I testi vedici offrono una visione della filosofia indiana antica."
Védico
Transliteration: Védico
"La astrología védica se basa en antiguos principios hindúes."
Védico
Transliteration: Védico
"Os textos védicos são essenciais para entender o hinduísmo."
वेदिक
Transliteration: Vedic
"वेदिक ग्रंथ हिंदू धर्म के प्राचीन ग्रंथ हैं।"
吠陀的
Transliteration: Fèidá de
"吠陀的经典是印度教的基础。"
베다의
Transliteration: Beda-ui
"베다의 문헌은 힌두교의 기초입니다."
ヴェーダの
Transliteration: Vēda no
"ヴェーダの文献はヒンドゥー教の基礎です。"
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