English Meaning of saṃhita

Meaning of 'saṃhita'

f S Proximity or adjunction: esp., in grammar, the proximity of two letters without an intervening pause; the state preparatory to Sandhi or junction. 2 An arrangement of the text of the Vedas into short sentences; denominated after the person by whom made. Ex. sutasaṃhita, varahasaṃhita, gargasaṃhita. 3 A branch or school of the Vedas. 4 A compilation, code, digest.

Meaning of संहिता

f S Proximity or adjunction: esp., in grammar, the proximity of two letters without an intervening pause; the state preparatory to Sandhi or junction. 2 An arrangement of the text of the Vedas into short sentences; denominated after the person by whom made. Ex. सूतसंहिता, वाराहसंहिता, गर्गसंहिता. 3 A branch or school of the Vedas. 4 A compilation, code, digest.

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