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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That includes ancient Egypt, as well as ancient Greek, Vedic, Maya, Inca, and Aztec cultures. ArsTechnica, 5 May 2025 In Hindu and Vedic rituals, entire communities participate in prayers and mantras over the course of days, sometimes weeks. Devi Brown, Time, 24 Apr. 2025 Lavender strongly recommends seeking out a Vedic meditation teacher in your area, explaining that a typical course involves four days, two hours of instructions per day. Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 21 Apr. 2025 Julie Taparia is a Vedic astrologer in New York City. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2025 Volunteers and staff also share Vedic culture, or religious practices tied to Hinduism, which emphasize the spiritual and ecological significance of cows. Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2025 The production team includes contributions from leading philosophers, theoretical physicists and Vedic scholars. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025 Puja is a ritual that includes Vedic mantras, offerings and chants with an emphasis on, like Vastu, aligning with the elements of nature in order to evoke joy and peace. Emily Burns, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019 In our charts, the South Node of Destiny, known as Ketu in Vedic astrology, presents itself in the sister sign and same degree of the North Node placement. Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 9 Jan. 2025

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 21 May. 2025.

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