Yajurveda (Sookta-Wise Translation)

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The meaning of 'Yajush' is ritualism. The Yajurveda contains the various religious procedures and sacrifices to be performed for Gods. When we recite mantras and experience their power, at that time we are required to give oblations of a particular kind. The Yajurveda describes the offerings to be made to Gods through the medium of fire.

This is the third Sookta-wise Veda translation; this tome of the Yajurveda, which is generally full of sacred 'Mantras' or texts which are to be recited at the time of ritual sacrifices. At such a sacrifice, Brahmana or the main priest, would sit on the northern side of the holy altar, on the right side would sit the Udgatar (the chanter), on the left would sit the Hota and on the right would sit Adharyu. Each have their prescribed role. Brahmana or the main priest would recite the Atharvaveda, the Hota the Rigveda, Udgata the Saamveda and the Adhavanyu the mantras from Yajurveda, while pouring oblations into the sacrificial fire. Thus, Yajurveda is a kind of sacrificial prayer- book for the Adhavaryu priest composed in sacred hymn verses as also in prose. Generally the name of mantra's composer is mentioned at the top of the chapter. These hymns are addressed to various gods and goddesses. Although essentially ritualistic they embody the loftiest sentiments that man ever felt for his chosen god and goddesses. The recitation of these mantras is supposed to have been a deep spiritual impact on the aspirant. Hence Yajurveda, unlike the earlier two Vedas is an authentic book on Vedic rituals.