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Two: Description of the Metres

2.11 Mattàchandas Periods

 It should be noted that in the early texts the most common opening of the odd lines in Vetàlãya is ÜÜÛÛ. In the later period this falls back considerably with the other variations, notably ÛÛÜÛÛ showing a marked increase; also in the later period the syncopated forms almost come to an end, and runs of light syllables start to appear.