shakha

The Sanskrit term shakha (IAST ), literally "branch" (as of a tree) or "arm", is used to refer either to a school of the Vedas, or to the traditional texts followed by a school. Monier-Williams defines it as "a branch or school of the Veda, each adhering to its own traditional text and interpretation)". That is, a shakha is a theological school that specializes in learning certain Vedic texts chosen from the extensive Vedic corpus.
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