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वेदाङ्ग
The Vedangas
The six limbs (auxiliary sciences) of the Veda
Six auxiliary disciplines that preserve and enable the correct study and use of the Vedas.
The six Vedangas are the supporting sciences of the Veda: Shiksha (phonetics), Kalpa (ritual procedure), Vyakarana (grammar), Nirukta (etymology), Chhandas (metre) and Jyotisha (astronomy/timekeeping). Together they safeguard the correct pronunciation, meaning, metre and application of the Vedic mantras.
Shiksha
Phonetics and correct pronunciation.
Kalpa
Rules of ritual and procedure.
Vyakarana
Grammar — the face of the Vedas.
Nirukta
Etymology and word-meaning.
Chhandas
Metre and prosody.
Jyotisha
Astronomy and the timing of rites.
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