RULE id: एला (1149)
SOURCE: brihaddesi_sharma_1992 (vol_II_p119)
SCOPE: technical_term family, Brihaddesi (Mātaṅga ~750 CE)
CONCEPT: एला
STATUS: traditional

ASSERTIONS:
  - [definition] Elā is defined as a form containing alliteration (anuprāsa) in specific feet, four gītis in each foot, and descriptions of renunciation, well-being, beauty, valour, and steadfastness
    -- p.vol_II_p119 "Where the first two feet are 'coloured' (embellished) with anuprāsa (alliteration), there is anuprāsa in the third or fourth foot or there is no anuprāsa in the"
  - [relation] Elā should be combined with pratitāla according to the wise
    -- p.vol_II_p119 "elā should be combined with pratitāla by the wise"
  - [structural] Elā is marked with the name of the object of description and the name of the singer/composer
    -- p.vol_II_p119 "That (clā) is marked with the name of the object of description and the singer (composer)."

CONFIDENCE: traditional
PROTECT: false