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Threefold duration of kalā represented by corresponding mārgas — Vimarśa commentary on mārga/kalā durations; introduces śūnya which paves the way for druta (1/2 mātrā) in deśī tālas. cf. SRV section on deśī tālas.
| mārga | durations (kalā units) | corresponding mārgas |
| dakṣiṇa | 8, 4, 2 | dakṣiṇa, vārtika and citra |
| vārtika or vṛtti | 4, 2, 1 | vārtika, citra and dhruva |
| citra | 2, 1, 1/2 | citra, dhruva and śūnya |
— Threefold duration of kalā represented by corresponding mārgas