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Vaidika Vangmaya (Samskrit : वैदिकवाङ्मयम्) means that literature which is "associated with the Vedas". Vaidika literature includes the ancillary and subsidiary texts associated with the Vedas which have come into existence to clarify and understand the Vedas. Thus, over a period of time, different explanatory shastras evolved to explain the subtle concepts presented in Vedas and they are included in such literature.<ref name=":42222">Gopal Reddy, Mudiganti and Sujata Reddy, Mudiganti (1997) ''[https://archive.org/stream/SAMSKRUTAKAVIJEEVITAMULUByMALLADISURYANARAYANASASTRIGARU/SAMSKRUTA%20SAHITYA%20CHARITRA%20BY%20MUDUGANTI%20GOPALA%20REDDI%26SUJATA%20REDDI%20#page/n33/mode/2up Sanskrita Saahitya Charitra] (Vaidika Vangmayam - Loukika Vangamayam, A critical approach)'' Hyderabad : P. S. Telugu University</ref>

Vaidika Vangmayam (Samskrit : वैदिकवाङ्मयम्) means that literature which is "associated with the Vedas". Vaidika literature includes the ancillary and subsidiary texts associated with the Vedas which have come into existence to clarify and understand the Vedas. Thus, over a period of time, different explanatory shastras evolved to explain the subtle concepts presented in Vedas and they are included in such literature.<ref name=":42222">Gopal Reddy, Mudiganti and Sujata Reddy, Mudiganti (1997) ''[https://archive.org/stream/SAMSKRUTAKAVIJEEVITAMULUByMALLADISURYANARAYANASASTRIGARU/SAMSKRUTA%20SAHITYA%20CHARITRA%20BY%20MUDUGANTI%20GOPALA%20REDDI%26SUJATA%20REDDI%20#page/n33/mode/2up Sanskrita Saahitya Charitra] (Vaidika Vangmayam - Loukika Vangamayam, A critical approach)'' Hyderabad : P. S. Telugu University</ref>

# वेदाङ्गानि || [[Shad Vedangas (षड्वेदाङ्गानि)|Vedangas]] (6)

# वेदाङ्गानि || [[Shad Vedangas (षड्वेदाङ्गानि)|Vedangas]] (6)

# अनुक्रमणिकाः || Anukramanikas

# अनुक्रमणिकाः || Anukramanikas

Vedangas are thus special shastras to understand the vedic language, meaning and their usage and the karmakanda expounded in Vedas. To discourage digressing distorted interpretations these shastras have been given by the great rishis to streamline the understanding of correct intent of the Vedas.<ref name=":42222" />

Vedangas are thus special shastras to understand the vedic language, meaning and their usage and the karmakanda expounded in Vedas. To discourage digressing distorted interpretations these shastras have been given by the great rishis to streamline the understanding of correct intent of the Vedas.<ref name=":42222" />

== अनुक्रमणिकाः || Anukramanikas ==

== अनुक्रमणिकाः || Anukramanikas ==

For the protection of Veda mantras Anukramanika granthas have been compiled. These Anukramanikas are lists that contain concise information about the Veda mantra's rishi, chandas and devatas. The most important rishis who contributed to creation of these lists include - Shaunaka, Katyayana. Though these Anukramanikas are not included Vedangas, these play an important role in the protection of vedas.

For the protection of Veda mantras Anukramanika granthas have been compiled. These Anukramanikas are lists that contain concise information about the Veda mantra's rishi, chandas and devatas. The most important rishis who contributed to creation of these lists include - Shaunaka, Katyayana. Though these Anukramanikas are not included Vedangas, these play an important role in the protection of vedas.

In Rig veda, the rishi, chandas, devata, anuvaka, sukta number, the name and important features are compiled in structured manner, in Anustup chandas. The phalasiddhi or benefits of chanting particular mantras is also explained in detail. Such texts are available for other vedas also (Page 94 and 95 of Sanskrita Sahitya Charitra).<ref name=":42222" />  

In Rig veda, the rishi, chandas, devata, anuvaka, sukta number, the name and important features are compiled in structured manner, in Anustup chandas. The phalasiddhi or benefits of chanting particular mantras is also explained in detail. Such texts are available for other vedas also (Page 94 and 95 of Sanskrita Sahitya Charitra).<ref name=":42222" />

== वेद-उपाङ्गानि || Veda-Upangas  ==

== वेद-उपाङ्गानि || Veda-Upangas  ==

Upangas of Vedas include the following four bodies of knowledge namely<ref name=":02222" /><ref name=":22222" /><ref name=":5222" /><ref name=":32222">Sri Sri Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Swamiji, (2000) ''[http://www.kamakoti.org/hindudharma/part5/chap5.htm Hindu Dharma (Collection of Swamiji's Speeches between 1907 to 1994)]''Mumbai : Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan </ref>.   

Upangas of Vedas include the following four bodies of knowledge namely<ref name=":02222" /><ref name=":22222" /><ref name=":5222" /><ref name=":32222">Sri Sri Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Swamiji, (2000) ''[http://www.kamakoti.org/hindudharma/part5/chap5.htm Hindu Dharma (Collection of Swamiji's Speeches between 1907 to 1994)]''Mumbai : Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan </ref>.   

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