ছন্দসাং ছন্দগতিঃ (Chandasam Chandagatih) by Ratnabasu represents a scholarly study of Sanskrit prosody and metrical science, published by Sanskrit Book Depot in 2017. This academic text systematically examines the complex world of Sanskrit versification, providing students and scholars with detailed understanding of classical Indian poetic meters.
The book covers various aspects of Sanskrit metrics through structured analysis. Key sections include অবতরণম্ (Avataranam), introducing fundamental concepts of prosody, বিষয়ানুক্রমঃ (Vishayaanukramah), presenting systematic classification of meters, and মুখবন্ধভাগঃ (Mukhabandhabhagah), discussing opening formulas and metrical patterns. The text examines different types of chandas including classical meters like Anushtup, Trishtup, and Jagati, with detailed explanations of their syllabic patterns and usage in Sanskrit literature.
This edition serves Sanskrit students, researchers, and poets who need to understand the technical aspects of classical Indian versification. The scholarly approach combines traditional knowledge with systematic presentation, helping readers master the art of Sanskrit meter composition. For those exploring the broader field of Sanskrit literary studies, you can find Sanskrit books that complement this specialized study of prosodic principles and poetic techniques.