sanhita (Meaning)
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sanhita (n.)
A collection of vedic hymns, songs, or verses, forming the first part of each Veda.
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sanhita Sentence Examples
- The Sama Veda Sanhita is a collection of sacred hymns that form the basis of the Samavedic tradition.
- The Rig Veda Sanhita, compiled around 1500 BCE, is the oldest extant text of Indian literature.
- The Yajur Veda Sanhita contains liturgical formulas used in sacrificial rituals.
- The Atharva Veda Sanhita is a collection of charms, spells, and medical prescriptions.
- The Sanhita Upanishads are composed in a poetic style and contain philosophical teachings.
- The Sama Veda Sanhita is divided into two parts: the Purvarchika and the Uttararchika.
- The Rig Veda Sanhita is further divided into ten books known as mandalas.
- The Yajur Veda Sanhita comprises four distinct recensions: the Shukla Yajurveda, the Krishna Yajurveda, and the Taittiriya and Maitrayani Samhitas.
- The Atharva Veda Sanhita is primarily used for healing and protection purposes.
- The Sanhita Brahmanas provide detailed instructions for Vedic rituals and ceremonies.
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A collection of vedic hymns, songs, or verses, forming the first part of each Veda.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The Sama Veda Sanhita is a collection of sacred hymns that form the basis of the Samavedic tradition.
The Rig Veda Sanhita, compiled around 1500 BCE, is the oldest extant text of Indian literature.
The Yajur Veda Sanhita contains liturgical formulas used in sacrificial rituals.
The Atharva Veda Sanhita is a collection of charms, spells, and medical prescriptions.
