The Yajurveda is one of the four main Vedas, Hindu sacred texts, and is a collection of liturgical material to be used in the performance of sacrifices (yajnas). It contains hymns, prayers, and instructions for conducting these rituals, as well as philosophical and cosmological insights. The Yajurveda is divided into two major parts, the Shukla (white) Yajurveda and the Krishna (black) Yajurveda, each with different styles of liturgical material. The Yajurveda is considered to be a practical manual for performing sacrifices and is used by priests in Hindu worship. Its emphasis on ritual practice and the performance of yajnas reflects the importance placed on action (karma) in Hindu philosophy. The Yajurveda, along with the other Vedas, continues to be a major source of Hindu spiritual and cultural heritage.