Question

Given below are two statements :
one is labelled as
Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as
Reason (R).
Assertion (A) :
A Dhira Lalita Nayaka is the one who is charming in nature and enjoys life.
Reason (R) :
Lord Krishna is the Best Example of Dhira Lalita Nayaka.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

• A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
• B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
• C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
• D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

Hint:

\[ \text{Dhira Lalita Nayaka} \] is characterized by: \[ \text{Charm, Grace, Romance, and Enjoyment of Life} \] \[ \text{Lord Krishna} \] is considered the ideal example of this Nayaka type.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept:
In Indian aesthetics and dramaturgy, Nayakas (heroes) are classified according to their temperament, behavior, and emotional qualities. One important type is the Dhira Lalita Nayaka, who is graceful, charming, pleasure-loving, and gentle in nature.

Step 1: Examine the Assertion statement.
The Assertion states: \[ \text{``A Dhira Lalita Nayaka is the one who is charming in nature and enjoys life.''} \] This statement is correct because the characteristics of a Dhira Lalita Nayaka include:
• Gracefulness
• Romantic nature
• Love for beauty and pleasure
• Gentle and charming personality

Step 2: Examine the Reason statement.
The Reason states: \[ \text{``Lord Krishna is the Best Example of Dhira Lalita Nayaka.''} \] This statement is also correct because Lord Krishna is traditionally portrayed as:
• Charming and graceful
• Joyful and artistic
• Romantic and playful
• Emotionally expressive These qualities perfectly represent the Dhira Lalita type of Nayaka.

Step 3: Determine the relationship between Assertion and Reason.
The Reason correctly explains the Assertion because Lord Krishna exemplifies all the qualities associated with the Dhira Lalita Nayaka. Therefore:
• Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct
• Reason (R) correctly explains Assertion (A) Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)}} \] Therefore: \[ \boxed{\mathrm{(A)}} \]