Which of the following were considered as Vedangas in the ancient education…
2023
Which of the following were considered as Vedangas in the ancient education system of India?
A. Metrics
B. Grammar
C. Phonetics
D. Ritual
E. Astrology
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Answer: D. A, B, C, D and E — ConceptVedangas are auxiliary disciplines used to preserve, interpret, and correctly perform the Vedic tradition. The traditional set contains six…
- A.
A, B and C only
- B.
A, B, C and E only
- C.
B and C only
- D.
A, B, C, D and E
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: D
Concept
Vedangas are auxiliary disciplines used to preserve, interpret, and correctly perform the Vedic tradition.
The traditional set contains six disciplines:
Shiksha — phonetics and pronunciation
Kalpa — ritual procedure
Vyakarana — grammar
Nirukta — etymology
Chandas — metre
Jyotisha — astral and calendrical calculation
Application
Listed discipline | Vedanga name | Governing function |
|---|---|---|
Metrics | Chandas | Metrical structure |
Grammar | Vyakarana | Linguistic form |
Phonetics | Shiksha | Pronunciation |
Ritual | Kalpa | Ritual procedure |
Astrology | Jyotisha | Ritual timing and calendrical calculation |
Cross-check and contrast
Metrics, Grammar, and Phonetics only leaves out Ritual and Astrology.
Metrics, Grammar, Phonetics, and Astrology only leaves out Ritual.
Grammar and Phonetics only leaves out Metrics, Ritual, and Astrology.
Metrics, Grammar, Phonetics, Ritual, and Astrology includes every discipline listed in the stem; Nirukta, etymology, is the sixth traditional Vedanga but is not listed.
Result
Therefore, Metrics, Grammar, Phonetics, Ritual, and Astrology are all considered Vedangas.