aranyaka

arɑnjɑkɑ

Definitions

1. noun

a Hindu ritual text that is part of the Veda

“The aranyaka described the ancient rituals of the Hindu priests.”

2. proper noun

specifically, the Aranyaka of the Yajurveda

“The Aranyaka of the Yajurveda is a highly revered Hindu text.”

Synonyms

  • ritual text
  • vedic text

Antonyms

  • non-vedic text
  • secular text