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Vedic Metre in its Historical Development c13.103

Vedic Metre in its Historical Development c13.103

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c13.103

192. The rhythm of verses of four syllables is closely associated with that of the cadence of dimeter verse. These verses are seldom recognized as such in the native tradition, but are considered as forming, with the dimeter verses to which they are attached, complete trimeter verses. The difference can as a rule be readily detected by the rhythm.