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Branches of Learning in Canons :
105
1.
7.-8. Astrology and science of distinctive
marks on body. 9. Meteorology. 10. Science of horizontal glow. 11.-12. Science of notes of animals and birds
( wild ). 13.-16. Prognostics of dust, hair, blood and
meat-falls 17. Science of Omens 11. Faculty of Supernatural and Surprising Arts
Science of divine arrows, arms and weapons.
Science of Incantations. 3.-4. Science of secret knowing and special
learnings. 5.-6. Science of direct knowing and magic. 7.-8. Science of prosperitisation and fiascos. 9.-10. Science of throwing upwards and
downwards. 11.-12. Science of yawning and sustainance. 13.-14. Science of de-demonisation and dis
appearance. 15.-16. Science of goblins and semi-goblins. 17.-18. Science of unlocking and demonology.
19. Science of yogic embracing postures.
This classification leads one to compare the number of subjects taught today and in the canonical days. He can also judge about the variety, quality and quantitative character of the new learnings of the day. Practical Arts for Women
Women form an important part of society as a whole. How their case could become a left over one ? Though the first few and older Prākṣta canons do not mention learning arts for women separately, but jñātādharmakathā "2 and Prasna
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