4 Upa-Veda

The term upaveda (“applied knowledge”) is used in traditional literature to designate the subjects of certain technical works. Lists of what subjects are included in this class differ among sources. As per the Caranavyuha, they are:-

• Arthashastra : An ancient Indian Hindu treatise on statecraft, economic policy and military strategy which identifies its author by the names Kautilya and Vishnugupta.

• Dhanurved : The term derives from the words for bow (dhanushya) and knowledge (veda), literally the "science of archery".

• Gandharvaveda : An ancient Indian treatise on the performing arts, encompassing theatre, dance and music.

• Ayurveda : The word ayurveda consists of the words ayus, meaning "longevity", and veda, meaning "related to knowledge" or "science". Thus Ayurveda is the science of life.

Note : Ayurveda is associated with the Ṛigveda, Dhanurveda (Archery) is associated with the Yajurveda, Gāndharvaveda is associated with the Samaveda, and Arthaśāstra is associated with the Atharvaveda.