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their separate mention on the ground of Vedic and non-Vedic learnings. This, however, does not seem reasonable.
Table 6 Growth of subjects in Different Categories.
Departments
Subjects
Branches of Learning in Canons : 87
Minimum
1. Vedic and Religious Studies
7
2. Language, literature & Humanities 7
3. Abstract Science
1
1
4. Life Sciences
5. Agriculture
6. Military Science
7. Engineering and Technology
8. Science of Prognostics
9. Science of Supernatural Acquisitions
10. Ayurveda
11. Home Science
12. Physical Education
Upangas
012
1
0
O
29
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Two Categories of Non-sacred Learnings
The most concise categorisation of non-sacred learnings could be found in Anuyogadvāra Sūtra and Nandi. They mention its two classes:
Maximum
7
46
40
11
4
16
11
16
26
(a) Vedic studies including Veda, Vedāngas and
16.
9
26
8
220
(b) 72 practical arts and crafts
72.
This point may be disputed by many scholars because of the word Athavā (or) whether this could mean an alternative to dramatic art etc. or separate way of classification by itself. This author, however, feels it most reasonable to presume it as a separate categorisation. The Vedic and religious studies should include all the non-Jaina philosophies of even postVedic origin.
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