Five minor sciences

The five minor sciences (Tib. rigné chung nga; Wyl. rig gnas chung lnga) are part of the ten sciences or traditional fields of knowledge in which a learned person, or pandita, is supposed to be well versed.

1. synonyms (Skt. abhidhāna; Wyl. mngon brjod)
2. mathematics and astrology (jyotiṣa; skar rtsis)
3. performance, drama (nāṭaka; zlos gar)
4. poetry (kāvya; snyan ngag)
5. composition (chanda; sdeb sbyor)