Pratisakhya

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Pratisakhyas, collectively constituting four treatises, are works dealing with the phonetic aspects of the Sanskrit language used in Vedas. These works mainly pertain to euphonic permutation and combination of letters and special characteristics of their pronunciation as they prevailed in various schools of Vedic studies.

1 Rig Veda
2 Yajur Veda
3 Atharva Veda
4 Sama Veda
5 References

[edit] Rig Veda

One of the Pratisakhyas deal with the phonetic aspects of the Rig Veda. The work is generally ascribed to be written by Saunak, an ancient rishi (sage). It has been translated into Germany by Max Muller. A French translation done by M. Regnier is also available.

[edit] Yajur Veda

There are two treatises dealing with phonetic and related aspects of the Yajur Veda. The first, commonly known as the Black Yajur, is known as Taittriya Pratisakhya. Its translation done by Professor Whitney is also available, and the same has been published in the Journal of the American Oriental Society. The second treatise is commonly called the White Yajur, and is known as Vajasaneyi Pratisakhya. The later is believed to have been written by Katyayana. Its translation daone by Weber is available.

[edit] Atharva Veda

The treatise pertaining to the phonetic and other aspects of Atharva Veda is also ascribed to the sage Saunak, and derives its name from him: the Saunakiya Chaturadhyayika, which means the Book having four chapters by Saunak. Whitney has translated the work into English.