Glossary of Vedic Terms

Vedic TermMeaning
AghanyaNot to be killed
Agnyadheyaceremony which preceded the public rituals in Vedic Era.
Akshavapaaccounts officer
AmajuLifelong unmarried girl
Bhagadughcarpenter
BhishakaDoctor or Vaidya
CharmanaBlacksmith
DatraSickle
DuhitriMilker of cow and also a daughter
GauraBuffalo
Gavishtia fight for cows.
Gocarmana measure of distance
GotraA kinship unit
HiranyakaraGoldsmith
Jansaya GopaTribal Chief
Kinsmen of the KingSajata
KulalaPotter
Purapatiresponsible for defense.
RathakaraChariot maker
SamgavanA measure of time
SarabhaElephant
SatdayaCompensation for manslaughter
SiraPlough
SitaFurrows
SpasSpies
Takshan / Teshtricarpenter
Varatraleather strap of the Plough
VrihiRice

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