Glossary of Vedic Terms
May 22, 2013 April 5, 2021
Vedic Term | Meaning |
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Aghanya | Not to be killed |
Agnyadheya | ceremony which preceded the public rituals in Vedic Era. |
Akshavapa | accounts officer |
Amaju | Lifelong unmarried girl |
Bhagadugh | carpenter |
Bhishaka | Doctor or Vaidya |
Charmana | Blacksmith |
Datra | Sickle |
Duhitri | Milker of cow and also a daughter |
Gaura | Buffalo |
Gavishti | a fight for cows. |
Gocarman | a measure of distance |
Gotra | A kinship unit |
Hiranyakara | Goldsmith |
Jansaya Gopa | Tribal Chief |
Kinsmen of the King | Sajata |
Kulala | Potter |
Purapati | responsible for defense. |
Rathakara | Chariot maker |
Samgavan | A measure of time |
Sarabha | Elephant |
Satdaya | Compensation for manslaughter |
Sira | Plough |
Sita | Furrows |
Spas | Spies |
Takshan / Teshtri | carpenter |
Varatra | leather strap of the Plough |
Vrihi | Rice |