[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879) › c5.2049 # A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.2049 A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.2049 - **Language:** English ### [c5.2049](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.2049) VEDĀNGAS. (Veda + angas.) ‘Members of the Veda.’ The Shad-angas or six subjects necessary to be studied for the reading, understanding, and proper sacrificial employment of the Vedas:— - [Previous: c5.2048](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.2048) - [Next: c5.2050](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.2050) - [Up: c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.2049](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.2049) · Pramāṇa