Fundamental Guide to Prosody: This classic work, authored by Gangadasa and featuring expert commentary by Sri Jagannath Shastri Tailang, serves as a comprehensive manual on Chhanda Shastra (the science of Sanskrit poetic meters).\\\\r\\\\nComprehensive Coverage: The text meticulously explores various types of Sanskrit meters, including Samavritta, Ardhasamavritta, and Vishanavritta, providing the essential rules for rhythmic composition.\\\\r\\\\nBilingual Accessibility: Published by Bharatiya Vidya Prakashan, this edition includes both the original Sanskrit verses and a detailed Hindi translation to make the complex technicalities of Vedic and classical prosody accessible to modern students.\\\\r\\\\nScholarly Commentary: The contribution of Sri Jagannath Shastri adds significant value through insightful explanations, helping readers understand the nuances of ganas (syllabic groups) and yati (caesura) within Indian poetry.\\\\r\\\\nEssential Academic Tool: With approximately 336 pages of dense scholarly material, it remains a vital resource for scholars of Indology, Sanskrit literature, and anyone interested in the rhythmic architecture of ancient Indian texts.