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==== '''Difference between Nighantu and Nirukta''' : ====

==== '''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).

|<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.

|<nowiki>निघ्ण्टुः, A dictionary, consists of पञ्चाध्यायाः || Panchadhyayas (5 components)</nowiki>

|<nowiki>Nirukta deals with द्वादशाध्यायाः || Dvadashadhyayas (12 components).</nowiki>

 

=== 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.