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==== Shakha / Sakha ====
==== Shakha / Sakha ====
Shakas are editions of Vedas propounded by different rishis. Known by the names of the rishis they are exclusive versions of veda patha paddhati preserved through guru-shishya parampara. Shakhas can be classified into two types
Vaidika Shakas are paathantharas or alternate editions of Vedic recitations propounded by different rishis. Known by the names of the rishis they are exclusive versions of veda patha paddhati preserved through guru-shishya parampara. Shakhas can be classified into two types
# compilations without any variations in mantras from the original structure of vedas
# compilations without any variations in mantras from the original structure of vedas
# compilations with some variations in mantras different from original structure of vedas<ref>http://www.vedicgranth.org/what_are_vedic_granth/shaakha</ref>
# compilations with some variations in mantras different from original structure of vedas<ref name=":3">http://www.vedicgranth.org/what_are_vedic_granth/shaakha</ref>
According to MahaBhasya of Patanjali, there were 1131 Shakhas (21+101+1000+9) prevalent during his times.
According to MahaBhasya of Patanjali, there were 1131 Shakhas (21+101+1000+9) prevalent during his times.
3. 3 of सामवेदः '''कौथुमीय (Kauthumiya)''', राणायनीय (Ranaayaniya) and जैमिनीय (Jaiminiya)
3. 3 of सामवेदः '''कौथुमीय (Kauthumiya)''', राणायनीय (Ranaayaniya) and जैमिनीय (Jaiminiya)
4. 2 of अथर्ववेदः '''शौनक (Shaunak)''' and पैप्लाद: (Paipalaada)
4. 2 of अथर्ववेदः '''शौनक (Shaunak)''' and पैप्लाद: (Paipalaada)<ref name=":3" />
==== Mantra ====
==== Mantra ====
,ऋग्वेदे . ६७ . ४ . ७४ .“ प्रनूनं ब्रह्मणपतिर्मन्त्रं वदत्युक्थम्
,ऋग्वेदे . ६७ . ४ . ७४ .“ प्रनूनं ब्रह्मणपतिर्मन्त्रं वदत्युक्थम्
==== Anuvaka ====
Anuvaka is one classification or grouping of a set of mantras of Rig and Yajurveda.
It is also the system of vedadhyaya - studying vedas wherein the disciple learns from his Guru which a particular word or sound should or should not be uttered<ref name=":0" />.
==== Prapaathaka ====
Prapaathakas are a system of classification or grouping of mantras seen mainly in Yajurveda Samhitas. It is saamavedadhyayana - system of studying Saamaveda and a part of vedaadhyayana<ref name=":0" />.
==== Adhyaya ====
Adhyaya is a common system of grouping of mantras seen in vedas samhitas and many other texts such as Shrimad Bhaagavata Purana.
==== Kanda ====
Kandas are textual sections or divisions seen in epics like Ramayana.
Sukta
==== Parisista /Parishishta ====
Parista literally means "what is left over". Parisistas are given by rishis to understand the yagnakriyas widely deal with the procedures that have not been covered in detail.
# The Āśvalāyana-grhya-pariśista has four chapters and deals with subjects related to the Ṛgveda.
# The Gobhilasañgraha-pariśista belongs to the Sāmaveda. It deals with gṛhyakarmas or rites to be performed in one’s home and some kāmyakarmas or desire-motivated actions.
# Karmapradipa is the work attributed to either Gobhila or Kātyāyana. It is known by other names also such as Sāmagrhya, Chandoga-pariśista and Gobhilasmrti.
# The Nigamapariśista and the Pravarādhyāya of Kātyāyana are assigned to the Śukla Yajurveda tradition<ref>http://www.hindupedia.com/en/Pari%C5%9Bista</ref>.
==== Sukta ====
A collection of set of mantras is called Sukta. Rig veda is alternatively classified
Sloka
Sloka