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VEDANGAS : 6 Organs of Veda
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According to Mandukyopanishad and later Samhitas, Veda has 6 organs -
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| SHABDA SHASTRA |
MOUTH |
Shabda Shastra = Vyakaran = Gammar. Teaches how to speak and communicate |
| JYOTISH |
EYES |
Jyotish = Astrology, shows the facts of life to prevent unwanted darkness amd to cure problems |
| NIRUKTA |
EARS |
Nirukt = Untold = Veda, by hearing which one gets enlightend / gets peace. |
| KALPA |
HANDS |
Kalpa = Karmakand, the rituals with or without purpose = Yagya, to prevent and cure problems. |
| SHIKSHA |
NOSE |
Shiksha = General education, includes all what we study at the schools to live life successfully |
| CHHAND |
FEET |
Chhanda = Rythm, that initiates music and all relevant sects of entertainment. Also used in Yagya. |
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