In what rhythmic meter is the Bhagavad Gita chanted?

The meter is called “Anushtup” and it contains 32 syllables in each verse. The general theme is in four lines of eight syllables each..

In particular verses, a “Trishtup” metre is used, which contains four lines of 11 syllables each. This is used in various poignant slokas in the Gita including Chapter 2, Chapter 8, Chapter 11 etc.

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