Question

Arrange the dramatic expressions in the correct sequence-
(A) Sāttvika
(B) Āhārya
(C) Āṅgika
(D) Vācika
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A), (B), (C), (D)
• B. (A), (D), (C), (B)
• C. (B), (A), (D), (C)
• D. (C), (D), (B), (A)

Hint:

Remember the Abhinaya sequence by thinking about the actor's tools, moving from the physical to the internal: Body (`Āṅgika`), Voice (`Vācika`), Appearance (`Āhārya`), and finally, true Feeling (`Sāttvika`).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understand the Query
The question seeks the correct order of the four types of 'Abhinaya' (dramatic expression) as defined by Bharata Muni in the Natya Shastra.
Step 2: Define Abhinaya Types
(A) Sāttvika: Internal emotional expression (e.g., tears, trembling).
(B) Āhārya: External expression via costume, makeup, props.
(C) Āṅgika: Expression through body movements, gestures, and facial expressions.
(D) Vācika: Expression through voice (dialogue, tone).
Step 3: Establish the Standard Sequence
Though used together, Abhinaya is typically ordered from external/physical to internal/subtle. The standard sequence is:
1. Āṅgika (Body)
2. Vācika (Voice)
3. Āhārya (External Aids)
4. Sāttvika (Internal Emotion)
This corresponds to the sequence: (C), (D), (B), (A).
Step 4: Final Answer
The correct sequence is (C), (D), (B), (A), aligning with option (D).