Question

Netram of Veda is called?

• A. Vyākaraṇam
• B. Kalpaḥ
• C. Śikṣā
• D. Jyotiṣam

Hint:

Vedāṅgas: Śikṣā, Vyākaraṇa, Nirukta, Chandas, Kalpa, Jyotiṣa. Jyotiṣa = Netram (eye).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding Vedāṅgas.
The six Vedāṅgas are auxiliary sciences connected to the Vedas:
1. Śikṣā (phonetics).
2. Vyākaraṇa (grammar).
3. Nirukta (etymology).
4. Chandas (meter).
5. Kalpa (rituals).
6. Jyotiṣa (astronomy/astrology).
Step 2: Role of Jyotiṣa.
Among these, Jyotiṣa is considered the “Netram” (eye) of the Vedas, because it guides proper timing of rituals through astronomical and astrological calculations.
Step 3: Eliminating other options.
- Vyākaraṇam: Grammar, called the mouth of Veda.
- Kalpaḥ: Ritual procedure, called the hands of Veda.
- Śikṣā: Phonetics, called the nose or sound part of Veda.
- Jyotiṣam: Astronomy, the eye of the Veda. Correct.
Step 4: Conclusion.
Thus, the “Netram of Veda” is Jyotiṣa.