Nirukta, Phonetic Variants, and Vedic Dhātu–Svara Taxonomy
स्वरितेद्राजृसंप्रोक्त स्तनहेभ्राजृतस्रयः । अनुदात्तेत अख्याता भाद्युतात्ता इतः स्यमात् ॥ २८ ॥
svaritedrājṛsaṃprokta stanahebhrājṛtasrayaḥ | anudātteta akhyātā bhādyutāttā itaḥ syamāt || 28 ||
Dans le svarita (accent ondoyant), le son est proclamé « drājṛ-saṃprokta » et repose sur une suite telle que « stanahe-bhrājṛta-srayaḥ ». Dans l’anudātta (accent grave), il est expliqué comme « eta », c’est-à-dire marqué par l’abaissement. Dès lors, l’udātta (accent élevé) doit être compris comme l’autre, celui qui demeure distinct.
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: none
It stresses that correct Vedic accent (svara) is part of dharma: precise chanting preserves mantra-power and prevents distortion of meaning and ritual efficacy.
Bhakti is supported by disciplined practice: when hymns and names are recited correctly, devotion becomes steadier and worship becomes more faithful to śāstra.
Śikṣā (phonetics) is highlighted—specifically the practical differentiation of the three Vedic accents: svarita, anudātta, and udātta for accurate recitation.