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Significance of Upaveda

Upaveda, in the context of various Indian traditions, refers to supplementary texts associated with the Vedas that provide specialized knowledge across different subjects. In Tibetan Buddhism, Vastushastra, Arthashastra, and Purana, Upaveda offers insights into disciplines like health and military tactics. Ayurveda is notably linked to Upaveda as a branch of Vedic knowledge, often connected with the Atharva Veda. Collectively, these texts enrich the academic framework of ancient India, illustrating the diverse areas of expertise within the Vedic tradition.

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Buddhist concept of 'Upaveda'

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In Buddhism, Upaveda signifies secondary texts tied to the Vedas, focusing on specialized subjects or disciplines, enhancing the understanding of foundational teachings and practices within Buddhist traditions.

Significance in Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism):
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From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]

(1) Secondary texts associated with the Vedas that deal with specific subjects or disciplines.[1]

Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha鈥檚 words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayana) are collected indepently.

Hindu concept of 'Upaveda'

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Upaveda in Hinduism signifies subsidiary texts related to the Vedas, offering specialized insights into areas like health and military tactics, and includes complementary and auxiliary works such as Sthapatya-shastra, linking to Ayurveda amid scholarly debate.

Significance in Vastushastra (architecture):
Vastushastra Books

From: Vastu-shastra (Introduction to Indian architecture)

(1) The auxiliary texts associated with the Vedas in Indian tradition, of which Sthapatya-shastra is one, offering specialized knowledge in various fields.[2]

Vastushastra refers to the ancient Indian science (shastra) of architecture (vastu), dealing with topics such architecture, sculpture, town-building, fort building and various other constructions. Vastu also deals with the philosophy of the architectural relation with the cosmic universe.

Significance in Arthashastra (politics and welfare):
Arthashastra Books

From: Shukra Niti by Shukracharya

(1) The subsidiary texts associated with the Vedas detailing specific areas of knowledge such as health and military tactics.[3]

Arthashastra literature concerns itself with the teachings (shastra) of economic prosperity (artha) statecraft, politics and military tactics. The term arthashastra refers to both the name of these scientific teachings, as well as the name of a Sanskrit work included in such literature. This book was written (3rd century BCE) by by Kautilya, who flourished in the 4th century BCE.

Significance in Ayurveda (science of life):
Ayurveda Books

From: Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine)

(1) Refers to a supplementary Veda, the connection of which with Ayurveda is debated among scholars.[4]

Ayurveda is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Ayurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.

Plural form: Upavedas.