About Vedic Metre

Vedic metre is an ancient Indian system of meter and rhythm used in the Vedic period (1500 BCE - 500 BCE) for chanting and reciting Vedic hymns.

• The Vedic metre consists of three parts: Swara, Svara, and Chaya.
• Swara refers to the individual sounds or syllables used in the metre.
• Svara refers to the combination of Swara sounds.
• Chaya refers to the rhythmic pattern or the combination of Svara sounds.

The Vedic metre is characterized by its use of syllabic meter, where each syllable is a unit of meter.

The Vedic metre is also characterized by its use of a complex system of vowels and consonants, known as the "Vedic alphabet".

The Vedic metre is considered one of the most complex and sophisticated systems of meter in the world.