: 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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Ben Tzur understands the spiritual kernel of this process, having studied under Ustad Zia Fariduddin Dagar in the ancient dhrupad tradition, where rhythmic Vedic chants achieve a similar effect. Arman Khan, Pitchfork, 1 June 2026 No British demi-fine brand has planted its flag in Vedic knowledge or South Asian diaspora identity. Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026 Born in India, the bride explained to me that in Vedic astrology, also known as Hindu or Indian astrology, the sapphire is considered both the most powerful gemstone—and the riskiest. Jessica Scemama, Vogue, 28 May 2026 They've been married for over a decade Gabbard and Williams got married in a Vedic ceremony in Hawaii in April 2015, per The New York Times. Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026 One is simply to ignore the Vedic view of yoga’s value and treat it as a useful form of exercise and stress reduction. Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 4 Oct. 2025 Blending ancient Vedic verses and Indian classical traditions with vibrant instrumentation and choral arrangements, Soul Ecstasy is part of Tandon’s mission of spreading joy through both economic and emotional empowerment. Billboard Staff, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025 And the idea of resetting, whether through Vedic meditation or mini breaks (or both), couldn’t be more relevant. Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 21 Apr. 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 30 Jul. 2026.

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