Vedic science

Summary

Vedic science may refer to:

Vedic period edit

  • Ayurveda
  • Vedanga, the six ancient disciplines (shastra) subservient to the understanding and tradition of the Vedas
  1. Shiksha (śikṣā): phonetics and phonology (sandhi)
  2. Chandas (chandas): meter
  3. Vyakarana (vyākaraṇa): grammar
  4. Nirukta (nirukta): etymology
  5. Jyotisha (jyotiṣa): astrology (Hindu astronomy)
  6. Kalpa (kalpa): ritual

Traditional edit

See also edit