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Sama-Veda
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Sama-Veda [ˈsɑːməˈveɪdə]
n
(Non-Christian Religions / Hinduism) Hinduism the third Veda containing the rituals for sacrifices
[from Sanskrit sāman a chant + Veda]
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Noun1.Sama-Veda - a collection of mantras and tunes for use with the Rig-Veda


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A major highlight of this Vedic seminar was the chanting of the four Vedas - Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda and Atharveda by the delegates and the devotees.
it is a subdivision of Adharvaveda, which is one amongst four important Vedas (Rig-Veda, Samaveda, Yajurveda, Adharvaveda).
With origins dating back to the ancient Vedic chants of the Samaveda, North Indian classical music began to take shape in the 13th century.
 
 
 
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