Question

Arrange the following Abhinayas in correct order from Natyashastra :
A. Angikabhinaya

B. Aharyabhinaya

C. Sattvikabhinaya

D. Vachikabhinaya
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• A. B, C, A, D
• B. A, D, B, C
• C. A, C, D, B
• D. B, D, A, C

Hint:

The four Abhinayas are: \[ \text{Angika} \rightarrow \text{Body Expression} \] \[ \text{Vachika} \rightarrow \text{Speech and Dialogue} \] \[ \text{Aharya} \rightarrow \text{Costume and Makeup} \] \[ \text{Sattvika} \rightarrow \text{Inner Emotional Expression} \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept:
In the Natyashastra, Abhinaya refers to the modes of expression used in drama and dance to communicate emotions, meanings, and actions to the audience. Bharata Muni classified Abhinaya into four principal types.

Step 1: Understand the four types of Abhinaya.
The four Abhinayas are:
• Angikabhinaya -- Expression through body movements
• Vachikabhinaya -- Expression through speech and dialogue
• Aharyabhinaya -- Expression through costume and makeup
• Sattvikabhinaya -- Expression through inner emotional states

Step 2: Identify the traditional order of Abhinayas.
According to the traditional sequence in the Natyashastra, the order is: \[ \text{Angikabhinaya} \rightarrow \text{Vachikabhinaya} \rightarrow \text{Aharyabhinaya} \rightarrow \text{Sattvikabhinaya} \] Using the given letters: \[ A \rightarrow D \rightarrow B \rightarrow C \]

Step 3: Compare with the given options.
Among the given choices: \[ (A)\ B,C,A,D \] \[ (B)\ A,D,B,C \] \[ (C)\ A,C,D,B \] \[ (D)\ B,D,A,C \] the correct sequence is: \[ \boxed{A,D,B,C} \] Hence: \[ \boxed{\mathrm{(B)}} \]