Consider the following statements regarding the Vedangas and their structural significance: 1. Panini's Ashtadhyayi is the foundational text of the Vyakarana (Grammar) Vedanga, consisting of around 4,000 sutras. 2. Jyotisha, the Vedanga of astronomy, was primarily developed to calculate auspicious times (muhurta) for performing Vedic sacrifices. 3. Chhandas (Metrics) was considered the "feet" (Pada) of the Veda Purusha, without which the hymns could not be properly chanted. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Options:

• A: 1, 2 and 3
• B: 1 and 2 only
• C: 2 and 3 only
• D: 1 and 3 only

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