Vedangas, Upavedas & Puranas

Vedangas:

       - limbs of veda
       - for understanding & studying vedas
       - 6 vedangas

1. Shiksha - phonetics & phonology
2. Kalpa - rituals
3. Vyakarna - Grammer
4. Nirukta - Etymology (Origin of words & change of meaning)
5. Chands - Meter (syllables & padas)
6. Jyotisha - Astronomy

Upavedas:

1. Ayurveda - Medicine
2. Dhanurveda - Archery
3. Gandharvaveda - Music & Dance
4. Shastrashastra - Military Science

Puranas:

        - 18 puranas divided into 3 groups of six

1. Brahma puranas
2. Vaishnava puranas
3. Shaiva puranas