See Also: Rigveda(encyclopedia)

lira (iou) and Rigveda (sh)


lira (iou)



lira noun. , (occas.) liras. E17.

The basic monetary unit of Italy, San Marino, and the Vatican City State until the introduction of the euro in 2002, equal to 100 centesimi. Also, the basic monetary unit of Malta, equal to 100 cents. E17.
The basic monetary unit of Turkey, equal to 100 kurus. L19.

Rigveda (sh)




or Rgveda

Oldest religious scripture in the world and most revered of the Vedas, completed by the 12th century BC.

Consisting of more than 1,000 hymns addressed to devas (gods), it reflects a polytheism that is mainly concerned with the propitiation of divinities associated with the sky and the atmosphere. It makes Reference to such rituals as Marriage and funeral rites, which differ little from those practiced today in Hinduism. It is the source of much Indian thought, and many consider its study essential to understanding India.