Question

Match List I (Numerical Mnemonics) with List II (Respective Numerical Values used in Jyotish).

List I		List II
A.	Khanagah	I.	30
B.	Kha-agnih	II.	24
C.	Panchagnih	III.	70
D.	Jinah	IV.	35

• A. A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
• B. A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
• C. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
• D. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

Hint:

Standard word codes: Agni = 3, Kha = 0, Naga = 7, Shashi = 1, Netra = 2. Always read the digits from the last word to the first word (Right to Left).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Indian astronomical verses use 'Bhuta-Sankhya' (word-numerals) to encode numbers into the meter. These rely on synonyms for elements, senses, deities, and standard quantities.

Step 2: Decoding the Mnemonics:
1. Khanagah (A): 'Kha' = 0 (Sky), 'Naga' = 7 (Mountain). Reading right to left (Ankanam vamato gatih): 70. (A matches III).
2. Kha-agnih (B): 'Kha' = 0, 'Agni' = 3 (Fire). Reading right to left: 30. (B matches I).
3. Panchagnih (C): 'Pancha' = 5, 'Agni' = 3. Reading right to left: 35. (C matches IV).
4. Jinah (D): 'Jina' refers to the Tirthankaras or a standard group of 24. In Jyotish, 24 degrees is the maximum declination (Parama-kranti). (D matches II).

Step 3: Verification:
Sequence: A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II. This matches Option (2).

Step 4: Final Answer:
The word-numerals provide an error-correcting mechanism for maintaining planetary constants in oral tradition.