Question

Find the correct combination of rasa-bhava
(A) Sringara - Rati
(B) Karuna - Shok
(C) Veer - Utsaha
(D) Raudra - Bhaya
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

Hint:

Raudra goes with Krodha (anger), and Bhaya (fear) goes with Bhayanaka.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Recall the rule.
Every rasa has one fixed sthayi bhava. We test each pair against this list from the Natyashastra.

Step 2: Make a quick list.
Love gives Rati. Sorrow gives Shoka. Energy gives Utsaha. Anger gives Krodha. Fear gives Bhaya. The first three match pairs A, B and C directly.

Step 3: Test pair D.
Pair D joins Raudra with Bhaya. Raudra means fury, and its emotion is anger (Krodha). Fear belongs to Bhayanaka. So D is a mismatch.

Step 4: Compare with the choices.
Options (1), (3) and (4) include D, so they cannot be right. Option (2) contains exactly A, B and C.

Step 5: Conclude.
Option (2) is the answer.

Final Answer:
Option (2) is correct. \[ \boxed{\text{2}} \]