Chandas (Chandaḥ) – The Science of Meter

Category: Chanda | Author : THT | Date : 24 October 2025 13:24

Chandas (Chandaḥ) – The Science of Meter

Purpose:
To analyze and classify the poetic meters of the Vedic hymns. Different meters were associated with different deities and ritual purposes.

Core Content:
The study of verse structure, syllable count, and rhythm (e.g., Gayatri, Anushtup, Tristup meters).

Modern Utility:
Chandas is the origin of prosody (the study of poetic meters) in Sanskrit literature. It is essential for understanding the structure and beauty of not only the Vedas but also later epic poetry like the Mahabharata and Ramayana.