A shakha (Sanskrit, "branch" or "limb"),'s a Hindu theological school that specializes in learning certain Vedic texts, or else the traditional texts followed by such a school. An individual follower of a particular school or recension's called a . - the term's also used in Hindu philosophy to refer to an adherent of a particular orthodox system. A related term, ("conduct of life" or "behavior")'s also used to refer to such a Vedic school: "although the words and are sometimes used synonymously,… (More on Shakha)