Yajurvedi
Yajurvedi is an Indian surname used by Yajurvedi Brahmins, meaning versed in Yajurveda.[1] It is one of the two major sub-sects among Deshastha Brahmins.[2] Similarly there are Rigvedi (one who knows Rigveda).
Geographical distribution
As of 2014, 97.15% of all known bearers of the surname Yajurvedi were residents of India. The frequency of the surname was higher than national average in the following states:[3]
See also
References
- ^ Gyanshruti; Srividyananda. Yajna, a Comprehensive Survey. Yoga Publications Trust. p. 139. Retrieved 1 January 2007.
Since brahmins pursued learning of the Vedas in this manner, they were known as rigvedi (an expert on the Rig Veda with a deep knowledge of Rigveda Samhita and its related granthas), Yajurvedi (n expert on the Yajurveda) and so on.
- ^ Maharashtra, Land and Its People. Gazetteers Department, Government of Maharashtra. 2009. p. 45.
There are two sub-groups among Deshastha Brahmins, namely Rigvedi and Yajurvedi. The Yajurvedis have further two sub-sections-Shukla Yajurvedi and Krishna Yajurvedi. Deshastha Rigvedi Brahmins are the most ancient sub-caste of Maharashtra.
- ^ Yajurvedi Surname Distribution