A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1906
A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1906
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c5.1906
UPA-VEDAS. Subordinate or inferior Vedas. These are sciences which have no connection whatever with the Sruti or revealed Veda. They are four in number—(1.) Āyur-veda, medicine; (2.) Gāndharva-veda, music and dancing; (3.) Dhanur-veda, archery, military science; (4.) Sthāpatya-veda, architecture.