Vedic

adjective

Ve·​dic ˈvā-dik How to pronounce Vedic (audio)
: of or relating to the Vedas, the language in which they are written, or Hindu history and culture between 1500 b.c. and 500 b.c.

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While Ayurveda is a science of discipline—meaning the best results come from adhering to the Vedic texts as strictly as possible–there are still ways to incorporate Ayurveda in daily life without going into full-on retreat mode. Annie Daly, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2024 Buddhism, Vedic and Hindu practices, Jewish kabbalism, Islamic Sufism and shamanism, among others, have all explored meditation in their traditions. Matthew D. Sacchet, Scientific American, 25 June 2024 According to Hindu scripture, the deity saved the hill and its resident villagers from a flood brought about by the Vedic god Indra. News Desk, Artforum, 20 June 2024 That includes not just ancient Egypt but also ancient Greek, Vedic, Maya, Inca, and Aztec cultures. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 2 May 2024 Meanwhile, Vedic astrology factors in the procession of the equinox. Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024 According to other Hindu legends, all nine planets of Vedic astrology are said to live in the belly of the god Ganesha or in the tail of the god Hanuman. Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024 They are also called the Moon’s Nodes or Nodes of Destiny, and in Vedic astrology, the astrology of India, Rahu (Dragon’s Head) and Ketu (Dragon’s Tail). Emily Newhouse, Allure, 22 Mar. 2024 Indian Vedic scholar, philosopher and teacher, Adi Shankaracharya. K.j. Yossman, Variety, 22 Sep. 2023

Word History

Etymology

veda + -ic entry 1

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Vedic was in 1848

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“Vedic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Vedic. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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