Question

Choose the correct statement:
a. Chaturasra Jati Triputa Tala has 8 aksharas.
b. Khandajati Triputa Tala has 11 aksharas.
c. Tisra Jati Triputa Tala has 7 aksharas.
d. Sankeerna Jati Triputa Tala has 16 aksharas.

• A. a & c
• B. b & d
• C. d & a
• D. c & d

Hint:

Triputa Tala always has 4 fixed beats from the two Dhrutams ($2 + 2 = 4$). To find the total aksharas, simply add the Jati count of the Laghu to 4!

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Concept
The Suladi Sapta Tala system defines talas using combinations of three angas: Laghu ($I$), Dhrutam ($O$), and Anudhrutam ($U$). The value of Laghu varies according to its five jatis (Tisra=3, Chaturasra=4, Khanda=5, Misra=7, Sankeerna=9), while Dhrutam is always fixed at 2 aksharas.


Step 2: Structural Analysis of Triputa Tala
The structural anga-formula of Triputa Tala is:
$$\text{Triputa Tala} = I + O + O \quad (\text{One Laghu and Two Dhrutams})$$ Let's calculate the total akshara-kala for each Jati statement:
- a. Chaturasra Jati Triputa Tala ($I_4 + O + O$): $$\text{Aksharas} = 4 \text{ (Laghu)} + 2 \text{ (Dhrutam)} + 2 \text{ (Dhrutam)} = 8 \text{ aksharas.}$$ This statement is correct.
- b. Khandajati Triputa Tala ($I_5 + O + O$): $$\text{Aksharas} = 5 + 2 + 2 = 9 \text{ aksharas.}$$ The statement says 11, which is incorrect.
- c. Tisra Jati Triputa Tala ($I_3 + O + O$): $$\text{Aksharas} = 3 + 2 + 2 = 7 \text{ aksharas.}$$ This statement is correct.
- d. Sankeerna Jati Triputa Tala ($I_9 + O + O$): $$\text{Aksharas} = 9 + 2 + 2 = 13 \text{ aksharas.}$$ The statement says 16, which is incorrect.


Step 3: Evaluation
Statements ‘a' and ‘c' are correct, which corresponds to option (A).
Final Answer: (A)