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# '''शुल्बसूत्राणि || Shulba sutras''' - Shastra for measurements, include the rekhaganita (रेखागणितम् | geometrical principles) laid down for vedic constructions.
 
# '''शुल्बसूत्राणि || Shulba sutras''' - Shastra for measurements, include the rekhaganita (रेखागणितम् | geometrical principles) laid down for vedic constructions.
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==== '''श्रौतसूत्राणि ||''' '''Shrauta Sutras''' ====
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==== श्रौतसूत्राणि || Shrauta Sutras ====
 
The Shrauta Sutras vividly describe the procedures for Darshapournamasa yajna (दर्शपौर्णमासयज्ञः) and other yajnas such as Agnihotra (अग्निहोत्रम्), Pashu yajna (पशुयज्ञः), and Soma yajna (सोमयज्ञः) among others as set forth in Shruti literature. Thus, it can be said that in Shrauta Sutras the explanations given in different Vaidika Brahamanas regarding Shrautagni yajnas (श्रौताग्नियज्ञाः) are dealt with in an orderly manner.
 
The Shrauta Sutras vividly describe the procedures for Darshapournamasa yajna (दर्शपौर्णमासयज्ञः) and other yajnas such as Agnihotra (अग्निहोत्रम्), Pashu yajna (पशुयज्ञः), and Soma yajna (सोमयज्ञः) among others as set forth in Shruti literature. Thus, it can be said that in Shrauta Sutras the explanations given in different Vaidika Brahamanas regarding Shrautagni yajnas (श्रौताग्नियज्ञाः) are dealt with in an orderly manner.
    
Of the available Shrauta sutras the important ones are - Ashvalayana (आश्वलायनः), Shankhayana (शाङ्खायनः), Manava (मानवः), Baudhayana (बौधायनः), Aapastamba (आपस्तम्बः), Hiranyakeshi (हिरण्यकेषी), Jaimineeya (जैमिनीयः), Katyayana (कात्यायनः), Vaitana (वैतानः), Latyayana (लाट्यायनः), Drahyayana Shrauta sutras (द्राह्यायनः).
 
Of the available Shrauta sutras the important ones are - Ashvalayana (आश्वलायनः), Shankhayana (शाङ्खायनः), Manava (मानवः), Baudhayana (बौधायनः), Aapastamba (आपस्तम्बः), Hiranyakeshi (हिरण्यकेषी), Jaimineeya (जैमिनीयः), Katyayana (कात्यायनः), Vaitana (वैतानः), Latyayana (लाट्यायनः), Drahyayana Shrauta sutras (द्राह्यायनः).
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==== '''धर्मसूत्राणि ||''' '''Dharma Sutras''' ====
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==== धर्मसूत्राणि || Dharma Sutras ====
 
Dharma Sutras expound the rules of Dharma and the actions (activities) to be performed by a person in general as well as the king or the ruler. A complete set of rules to be followed by the different people of different occupations and for those in the four ashramas (ब्रह्मचार्यः | brahmacharya, गृहस्थः | grhastha, वानप्रस्थः | vanaprastha and सन्यासः | sanyasa) are described in these sutras. Thus, it can be said that the topics related to the spiritual world, this material world, society and social activities, and all righteous activities are described in a holistic manner. Available important Dharma sutras include Vasishta (वासिष्ठः), Gautama (गौतमः), Baudhayana (बौधायनः), Apastamba (आपस्तम्बः), Manava (मानवः) Dharma sutras.
 
Dharma Sutras expound the rules of Dharma and the actions (activities) to be performed by a person in general as well as the king or the ruler. A complete set of rules to be followed by the different people of different occupations and for those in the four ashramas (ब्रह्मचार्यः | brahmacharya, गृहस्थः | grhastha, वानप्रस्थः | vanaprastha and सन्यासः | sanyasa) are described in these sutras. Thus, it can be said that the topics related to the spiritual world, this material world, society and social activities, and all righteous activities are described in a holistic manner. Available important Dharma sutras include Vasishta (वासिष्ठः), Gautama (गौतमः), Baudhayana (बौधायनः), Apastamba (आपस्तम्बः), Manava (मानवः) Dharma sutras.
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==== '''गृह्यसूत्राणि ||''' '''Grhya Sutras''' ====
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==== गृह्यसूत्राणि || Grhya Sutras ====
 
Grhya Sutras extensively discuss the yajnas to be performed by the brahmana, kshatriya and vaishya people. Most importantly, the षोडशसंस्काराः | Shodasa samskaras (from गर्भाधानम् | Garbhadhana to अन्त्येष्टिः | Antyeshti) that are performed for a person from birth till death are expounded vividly in these sutras. Thus, how a grhasta should lead his life and the procedure in which he has to conduct different dharmic activities are completely described here. The seven kinds of Grhya yajnas (गृह्ययज्ञाः) to be performed are:
 
Grhya Sutras extensively discuss the yajnas to be performed by the brahmana, kshatriya and vaishya people. Most importantly, the षोडशसंस्काराः | Shodasa samskaras (from गर्भाधानम् | Garbhadhana to अन्त्येष्टिः | Antyeshti) that are performed for a person from birth till death are expounded vividly in these sutras. Thus, how a grhasta should lead his life and the procedure in which he has to conduct different dharmic activities are completely described here. The seven kinds of Grhya yajnas (गृह्ययज्ञाः) to be performed are:
 
# पितृयज्ञः || Pitru Yajna
 
# पितृयज्ञः || Pitru Yajna
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Available important Grhya sutras include Ashvalayana (आश्वलायनः), Shankhayana ( शाङ्खायनः), Manava (मानवः), Baudhayana (बौधायनः), Apastamba (आपस्तम्बः) Grhya sutras.
 
Available important Grhya sutras include Ashvalayana (आश्वलायनः), Shankhayana ( शाङ्खायनः), Manava (मानवः), Baudhayana (बौधायनः), Apastamba (आपस्तम्बः) Grhya sutras.
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==== '''शुल्बसूत्राणि || Shulba Sutras''' ====
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==== शुल्बसूत्राणि || Shulba Sutras ====
 
Shulba Sutras explain the different systems of measurements. Aspects of measurements of various vedinirmanavidhi (वेदिनिर्माणविधिः | altars and the procedure to construct them). For Example, homa shala (होमशाला), yajnashala (यज्ञशाला) are discussed. Thus, Vaidika Karmakanda (वैदिककर्मकाण्डः) is the topic for Shulbasutras, wherein geometry or the Rekhaganita (रेखागणितम्) is applied. Only those Shulbasutras associated with Yajurveda are available extensively indicating that Yajurveda is the main base for karmakanda. Katyayana (कात्यायनः), Manava (मानवः), Baudhayana (बौधायनः), Apastamba (आपस्तम्बः), Maitreyi (मैत्रेयी), Varaha (वाराहः), Vadhula (वाधूलः) shulba sutras are the important ones in this category.
 
Shulba Sutras explain the different systems of measurements. Aspects of measurements of various vedinirmanavidhi (वेदिनिर्माणविधिः | altars and the procedure to construct them). For Example, homa shala (होमशाला), yajnashala (यज्ञशाला) are discussed. Thus, Vaidika Karmakanda (वैदिककर्मकाण्डः) is the topic for Shulbasutras, wherein geometry or the Rekhaganita (रेखागणितम्) is applied. Only those Shulbasutras associated with Yajurveda are available extensively indicating that Yajurveda is the main base for karmakanda. Katyayana (कात्यायनः), Manava (मानवः), Baudhayana (बौधायनः), Apastamba (आपस्तम्बः), Maitreyi (मैत्रेयी), Varaha (वाराहः), Vadhula (वाधूलः) shulba sutras are the important ones in this category.
 
=== व्याकरणम् ॥ Vyakarana ===
 
=== व्याकरणम् ॥ Vyakarana ===

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