Śārṅgadeva classifies and describes hundreds of Rāgas (melodic frameworks). He distinguishes between ancient classical melodies and the contemporary regional Deśī rāgas popular during the medieval period. 3. Prakīrṇakādhyāya (Chapter on Miscellaneous Topics)
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