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 | | According to the Vishnupuraana, kaandarshi Jaimini, disciple of maharshi Vedavyasa, studied the saamaveda and divided it into two parts. |
 | | Krutinaabha, a prominent disciple of Hiranyanaabha, taught his part to twenty-five students and they in turn taught to their numerous disciples. |
 | | One thousand branches of saamaveda are mentioned in major works such as Paatanjala Mahaabhaashya, Sutasamhitaa, Muktikopanishad, Skandapuraana,etc. The Vishnu Puraana cites nine parts of the Raanaayaneeya Saatyaayaneeya, Saatwala, Moudgala, Khalwala, Mahaakhalwala, Taangala, Kouthuma, Goutama and Jaimineeya. |
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