The word grāma when first member of a compound optionally retains its original accent before a word denoting 'a professional man or artisan'.,
Thus ग्रामनापितः or ग्रामनापितः, ग्रामकुलालः or ग्रामकुलालः ॥ The word ग्राम has acute on the first. Why do we say \ग्राम\? Observe परमनापितः ॥ Why do we say 'a silpi a professional workman'? Observe ग्रामरथ्या; where there is no option.,