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).

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References
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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