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==== '''Difference between निघण्टुः and निरुक्तम्''' : ====
A Dictionary or निघन्टुः || Nighantu is a compilation of usages of Vedic literature whereas निरुक्तम् || Nirukta extensively discusses the different Vedic words and their applications. Derivation of meaning of vedic terms is achieved in Nirukta. A dictionary consists of पञ्चद्याय || Panchadhyayas (5 components) whereas Nirukta deals with द्वदशाद्याय || Dvadashaadhyayas (12 components).
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!निघण्टुः ।
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|<nowiki>निघण्टुः || Nighantu (Dictionary) is a compilation of usages of Vedic literature. </nowiki>
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|<nowiki>निरुक्तम् || Nirukta extensively discusses the different Vedic words and their applications.</nowiki>
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Derivation of meaning of vedic terms is achieved in Nirukta.
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|<nowiki>निघ्ण्टुः, A dictionary, consists of पञ्चाध्यायाः || Panchadhyayas (5 components)</nowiki>
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|<nowiki>Nirukta deals with द्वादशाध्यायाः || Dvadashadhyayas (12 components).</nowiki>
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=== छन्दः ॥ Chandas ===
 
=== छन्दः ॥ Chandas ===
 
Chandas is a word derived from the dhatu चदि in the meaning of आह्लादे or joy or delight (as given in Shabdakalpadruma). It is regarded as the feet of the Vedapurusha.  
 
Chandas is a word derived from the dhatu चदि in the meaning of आह्लादे or joy or delight (as given in Shabdakalpadruma). It is regarded as the feet of the Vedapurusha.  

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