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ekakala_one_kala_per_svara

definition · concept: ekakala · 2 attestation(s) · confidence 0.93

Ekakala denotes temporal units of one kalā (mātrā) each, forming the basis of gātravarṇa structure.

Body (pseudocode)

def is_ekakala(svara_unit): return svara_unit.duration_matra == 1

Inputs / output

svara_unit object

→ duration

Evidence (2)

p. vol_I_p061 · #2638 « ekakala83 svaras (forming temporal units of one kalā or mātrā each) »
p. vol_I_p102 · #3141 « It perhaps indicates that each svara will be of the duration of one mātrā »

Other rules on this concept (2)

ekakala_in_citra_marga assignment In the citra mārga the tāla is ekakala, on account of the use of two-mātrā units.
ekakala_vidhuta_formation derivation Ekakala vidhuta is formed through gradual successive ascent of two svaras.

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