Question

Arrange the following fragments from the introductory verse of the Rigveda-bhashya-bhumika in the correct sequence:
A. yaktakshen tadupam...
B. vedarthasya prakashane...
C. dadhad bukkamahipatih...
D. adishan...
E. madhavacharya...

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

Hint:

The first verse of any major Bhashya (commentary) is highly important for exams. It usually contains the name of the author (Madhavacharya) and the patron (Bukka). Remembering the meter (Anushtup) helps in guessing the order.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The 'Rigveda-bhashya-bhumika' begins with a famous introductory verse composed by Acharya Sayana (Madhavacharya).
The verse praises his patron, King Bukka, and explains the purpose of the work—to illuminate the meaning of the Vedas.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
The famous verse is:
\[ \text{"yaḥ kaṭākṣeṇa tadrūpaṃ dadhad bukkamahīpatiḥ |"} \]
\[ \text{"ādiśan mādhavācāryaṃ vedārthasya prakāśane ||"} \]
Let us map the provided fragments:
1. A: yaktakshen tadupam... (This corresponds to "yaḥ kaṭākṣeṇa tadrūpaṃ"). Note: 'yaktakshen' is a phonetic corruption of 'katakshena'.
2. C: dadhad bukkamahipatih... (The next part "dadhad bukkamahīpatiḥ").
3. D: adishan... (The start of the second line "ādiśan").
4. E: madhavacharya... (The direct object "mādhavācāryaṃ").
5. B: vedarthasya prakashane... (The final phrase "vedārthasya prakāśane").

The sequence of the verse is:
Fragment A (Who by a glance...) $\rightarrow$ Fragment C (...maintains the form of King Bukka...) $\rightarrow$ Fragment D (...commanded...) $\rightarrow$ Fragment E (...Madhavacharya...) $\rightarrow$ Fragment B (...in the illumination of the meaning of the Veda).
The order of labels is: A, C, D, E, B.

Step 3: Final Answer:
The correct sequence is A, C, D, E, B. Thus, the correct option is (4).