Question

Identify the limbs falling under the category of Mukhaja Abhinaya of the Natyashastra :
A. Drishti - Eyes

B. Nasa - Nose

C. Adhara - Lips

D. Chibuka - Chin

E. Padas - Feet
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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

Hint:

\[ \text{Mukhaja Abhinaya} = \text{Facial Expression} \] Important facial organs: \[ \text{Eyes, Nose, Lips, Chin} \] \[ \text{Feet (Padas)} \] belong to: \[ \text{Angikabhinaya} \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept:
In the Natyashastra, Mukhaja Abhinaya refers to facial expression and the movements of facial organs used for conveying emotions in dance and drama. The facial parts involved in expression are extremely important in classical Indian performance traditions.

Step 1: Understand the organs included in Mukhaja Abhinaya.
The facial organs used in Mukhaja Abhinaya include:
• Eyes (Drishti)
• Nose (Nasa)
• Lips (Adhara)
• Chin (Chibuka) These facial parts help express:
• Emotions
• Sentiments
• Reactions
• Dramatic moods

Step 2: Identify the part not included in Mukhaja Abhinaya.
\[ \text{Padas (Feet)} \] do not belong to facial expression. Feet are associated with: \[ \text{Angikabhinaya} \] rather than Mukhaja Abhinaya. Thus: \[ E \] is not included.

Step 3: Select the correct combination.
The correct facial parts are: \[ A,\ B,\ C,\ D \]

Step 4: Compare with the given options.
Among the given choices: \[ (A)\ B,C,D,E \] \[ (B)\ A,B,C,D \] \[ (C)\ C,B,A,E \] \[ (D)\ D,E,B,A \] the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{A,B,C,D} \] Hence: \[ \boxed{\mathrm{(B)}} \]