Vedanga

Meaning

Proper Noun

  • limbs of the Veda.
  • Name of the six auxiliary disciplines in Hinduism, that has been connected with the study of the Vedas.

Related

Narrower meaning words

  • Shiksha
  • Chandas
  • Vyakarana
  • Nirukta
  • Kalpa
  • Jyotisha

Origin

  • From Sanskrit वेदाङ्ग; ultimately from वेद + अङ्ग

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