Question

Arrange the following Nayikas from Ashtanayika of Natyashastra in order :
A. Svadhinabhartrika

B. Virahotkarthita

C. Vipralabdha

D. Proshitabhartrika

E. Abhisarika
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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

Hint:

\[ \text{Ashtanayika} \] describes the emotional states of heroines in: \[ \text{Indian Classical Dance and Drama} \] Examples include: \[ \text{Svadhinabhartrika, Vipralabdha, Abhisarika} \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Question:

• The question asks for the order of the Ashtanayikas of the Natyashastra as per the given options.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:

• As per the NTA final answer key, the accepted sequence is B, A, C, D, E, i.e. Virahotkarthita, Svadhinabhartrika, Vipralabdha, Proshitabhartrika, Abhisarika.

• The other sequences (A, B, C, D, E; C, D, B, A, E; E, C, D, B, A) are not accepted by the key.

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