Book Details

Author: Sudha Tripathi
Publisher: Little Bird Publications
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 215
Release Date: 15-12-2024
Language: Hindi
ISBN / EAN: 9789363063914

About the Book

The love for music is innate in human beings. Even a newborns cry carries rhythm and melody, reflecting the inherent musicality in human life. The Sanskrit root chhand () refers to rhythm, meter, or structure, and has been used since Vedic times to denote patterned sounds that uplift, cover, or bind. Vedic sages originally employed chhand in mantras to protect themselves from natural forces, highlighting its sacred and protective origins.

In this book, Sudha Tripathi explores the evolution and significance of chhand in Hindi literature. Through detailed insights, she explains its rules, structures, and applicationsfrom meters in ancient Vedic texts to its prominent use in works like the Ramcharitmanas, where chaupai and doha dominate, alongside other poetic forms. This work serves as a comprehensive study of the aesthetics, rhythm, and enduring relevance of chhand, making it essential for anyone interested in the musical and literary heritage of Hindi poetry.