Sanskrit Meters (Chandas)
Explore the rhythmic structures that form the foundation of Sanskrit poetry.
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Anushtubh
Anushtubh is the most common meter in the Bhagavad Gita and Ramayana. It consists of 4 quarters (padas) of 8 syllables each, totaling 32 syllables. The 5th syllable of each quarter is usually short, the 6th long, and the 7th alternately long and short.
Rhythm Structure