Vyakarana

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The grammar or linguistic analysis of Vedic Sanskrit, as the language of the Hindu scriptures. Hinduism, uncountable

    "The fact that Indian philosophy is based on oral traditions is another reason why vyākaraṇa takes its teaching to be of primary importance."

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"The fact that Indian philosophy is based on oral traditions is another reason why vyākaraṇa takes its teaching to be of primary importance."

Etymology

From Sanskrit व्याकरण (vyākaraṇa).

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