Yajur Veda:

-Veda of 'Yajus' or Fomulae.

-Consists of 'mantras' (hymns) for the purpose of recitation & rules to the followed during sacrifices, like 'Rajasuya' & 'Vijapeya'.

-Taught by a school of teachers called 'Taittriyans'.

-Divided into two parts:-

--Krishna Yajurveda - contains hymns 2 prose commentaries.

--Shukla Yajurveda - Only hymns.