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(XV. 110), Aponaptriya sūktas are also mentioned (XV.107).
2. Vedānga: It is called "Şaḍanga" also (XV. 120121, 1.108; XVI. 75). Nirukta is called 'Anupadika' (XV. 118). Jyotis or astrono ny is referred to (XVI. 94). Ritualistic education is called Yājñikavidā (XV. 120-125). Amongst rituals agniştoma (XV. 119) and Puroḍaśa (XVI. 74). are referred to. Kalpasūtras are also mentioned (XV.120-21). Kalpa by Paingi XVI.90). Kāśyapin and Kausika (XVI.90) are also mentioned. Metres are referred to (XIII. 46).
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3. Brāhmaṇa: Satapatha and Saṣṭhipatha Brahmaņis are mentioned in the poem (XV. 122). Abhayatilakagani has mentioned 'Şaşṭhīpatha' as a part of the Veda.
4. Upanisad: They are called 'Jñanaguhya' (XI.23).
5. Grammar: Grammarians are called Lakṣaṇikas (XV. 118) or Padikas (V.122) or Padakaras (XV. 67).
The grammar of Panini, Varttikas of Varuruci (XVI. 92. XVI 88; XVI.1) are mentioned. Both sütras and vṛtti were studied. They are called Vārtisūtrika (XV. 120.121).
6. Purāņas: The Purāņas were also a subject of study (XV. 118). In the time of Hemacandra, Purāņas had become popular even in mountainous area (XVI.46). They are mentioned to be sung by bards in the Arbuda mountain (XVI. 46). Purāṇas by Kasyapin and Kausika are mentioned (XVI. 90).
7. Philosophy: Principles of all systems of Philosophy were taught called 'Sarvatantras' whereon Abhayatilakagani has mentioned all the systems of philosophy" (XVI.1). Logic (XIII.46) and a work on this subject are mentioned (XVI.73). Cārvāka is called 'Laukayita' (XV. 120-121). Mīmāṁsā is also referred to (XV.124).
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8. Languages: Šauraseni (Ku. VII 93-102), Sabari (Ku.II. 66) are the dialects of Prakrta. Gopalagurjarï is mentioned as a
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