Consider the following pairs: Sr No. Works Author 1.  Ashtadhyayi Panini 2.  Natyashastra Bharata 3.  Dhatupatha Aryabhata Which of the following pairs given above is/are correct?

Consider the following pairs: Sr No. Works Author 1.  Ashtadhyayi Panini 2.  Natyashastra Bharata 3.  Dhatupatha Aryabhata Which of the following pairs given above is/are correct? Correct Answer 1 and 2 only

The correct answer is 1 and 2 only.

Important Points

  • Astadhyayi (or Astaka ) is Panini's major work. Hence pair 1 is correct.
    • It consists of eight chapters, each subdivided into quarter chapters.
    • In this work, Panini distinguishes between the language of sacred texts and the usual language of communication.
    • Panini gives formal production rules and definitions to describe Sanskrit grammar.
  • Dhatupatha is also a work by Panini. Hence pair 3 is not correct.
    • The Dhatupatha of Panini gives 1943 dhatus.
    • These are the building blocks of Sanskrit, known as the Roots of the Language.
  • Natyashastra is work by Bharata, introduced the theory of bhava and rasa, central to Indian aesthetics.
    • It had a profound effect on most of the traditional art forms of India.
    • Bhava means an emotional state or mood, portrayed by the dancer-actor. Rasa, - taste or - essence, refers to the sentiment that the bhava, manifested by the actor, should evoke in the audience. Hence pair 2 is correct.

Additional Information

  • Aryabhata is known for his great works, like Aryabhatiya and Arya-Siddhanta,
    • The Aryabhatiya was a well-constructed work that covered many different facets of mathematics and astronomy.

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