[veda-nindaka] masculine scoffer at the Veda, infidel; -pâtha, masculine recension of the Veda; -pâthin, adjective studying the Veda; -pâraga, masculine one thoroughly conversant with the Veda; -punya, neuter merit acquired by Vedic study; -pradâna, neuter imparting the Veda; -phala, neuter reward resulting from Vedic study; -bâhya, masculine unbeliever; -brahma-karya, neuter Vedic apprenticeship; -brâhmana, masculine Brâhman knowing the Veda, Brâhman in the true sense; -bhâshya, neuter commentary on the Veda: -kâra, masculine com poser of the commentary on the Veda, Sâya na; -maya, adjective (î) consisting of or contain ing sacred knowledge; -mâtri, masculine mother of the Veda, designation of Sarasvatî, Sâvitrî, and Gâyatrî; -mûla, adjective having its root in the Veda; -yagña, masculine sacrifice prescribed in the Veda.