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Line 110: − + − 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 ।
!निरुक्तम् ।
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|<nowiki>निघण्टुः || Nighantu (Dictionary) is a compilation of usages of Vedic literature. </nowiki>
|<nowiki>निरुक्तम् || Nirukta extensively discusses the different Vedic words and their applications.</nowiki>
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>
|<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.