Yajur-Veda, an important sacred text in Hinduism, is one of the four Vedas that comprise the foundation of Hindu scripture. In Sanskrit, "yajur" means "sacrificial formula," and "veda" means knowledge or wisdom. Other synonyms for Yajur-Veda include Vajasaneyi Samhita, Shukla Yajurveda, Kanva Samhita, Madhyandina Samhita, and Taittiriya Saṃhitā. Yajur-Veda is ancient and contains rituals and mantras used for various purposes, including worship, meditation, and spiritual development. The text is believed to have originated before the 2nd millennium BCE, making it one of the oldest religious texts in the world.