Shrutabodha 46_203

46_203

(1) In what respect is there a difference between the pṛthvī metre and hariṇī metre, and in what respect identity? Answer with their definitions. / (2) Define and illustrate the metres set forth here: śālinī metre, mandākrāntā metre, śikhariṇī metre, sragdharā metre, upendravajrā metre, and indravaṃśā metre. / (3) What is the name of that syllabic metre in which the first three, eighth, tenth, twelfth, and thirteenth [syllables] are heavy syllables? / (4) If one heavy syllable is added at the beginning and end of maṇibandha, what metre does it become? / (5) What is the name [of the metre] in which the following quarter-verses are contained: / 'kanakakuṇḍalamaṇḍitagaṇḍayā' (with her cheek adorned by a golden earring) .. 1 ..