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Some Important Shiksha Vedangas (study)

by Mala Laha | 2021 | 31,647 words

This page relates ‘Introduction to the Varnaratnapradipika Shiksha� of the study dealing with Shiksha Vedangas—a crucial component of Vedic literature focusing on phonetics and pronunciation in ancient texts. The researched texts include the Paniniya, Yajnavalkya and Naradi Shiksas, among others. The study also investigates historical phonological transformations between Sanskrit and Pali, exploring the evolution of sounds and pronunciation.

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Introduction to the Varṇaratnapradīpikā Śṣ�

The Varṇaratnapradīpikā Śṣ� is regarded as a complete Śṣ� of the Śܰⲹܰ岹[1].This Śṣ� is attributed to ś of Bharadhaja family

अमरे� इत� ख्यातो भरद्वाजकुलोद्वहः

amareśa iti khyāto bharadvājakulodvaha�

(Varṇaratnapradīpikā Śṣ�,2)

It is so modern and it follows the ʰپśⲹ[2]. This Śṣ� consists of two hundred twenty seven śǰ첹 dealing with mainly pronunciation and juncture of sounds.

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[1]:

The Phonetic observation of Indian Grammarieans, Dr.Siddheshwar Varma page-35

[2]:

'� Śṣāṃ pravakṣyāmi prātiśākhyānusār|� (Varṇaratnapradīpikā Śṣ�, 3)

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