The Yajurveda is a ritual Veda for it is essentially a guide-book for the Adhvaryu priest who had to do practically all ritualistic works in a sacrifice. His works vary from the selection of a plot of land for the sacrificial altar down to offering oblations to the sacred fires. The Yajurveda-Samhitas are the mantra-books for the Adhvaryu priest.
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The Yajurveda is a ritual Veda for it is essentially a guide-book for the Adhvaryu priest who had to do practically all ritualistic works in a yajna. His works vary from the selection of a plot of land for the yajna vedi down to offering oblations to the sacred fires. The Yajurveda-Samhitas are the mantra6-books for the Adhvaryu priest.
* It is mainly meant for the purposes of yajnas, yagas and related rituals.
* It is mainly meant for the purposes of yajnas, yagas and related rituals.
* The Yajurveda is also important for its presentation of philosophical doctrines. It preaches the concept of Prana and Manas also.
* The Yajurveda is also important for its presentation of philosophical doctrines. It preaches the concept of Prana and Manas also.