Which Veda primarily contains ritual formulas and detailed procedures for performing sacrifices?
Yajurveda
The four Vedas serve different purposes:
Rigveda — hymns of praise to deities.
Samaveda — melodies/chants used during rituals.
Yajurveda — sacrificial formulas (yajus) and the detailed procedures the priest follows during yajnas. This is its defining feature.
Atharvaveda — spells, charms and everyday hymns.
Hence the correct answer is Yajurveda.
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