Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A : Gheranda has instructed the application of three fingers for the Jihavamuldhauti. Reason R : The application of index, middle and ring fingers in Jihavamuldhauti is described in the Gheranda Samhita. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

• A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
• B. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
• C. A is true but R is false
• D. A is false but R is true

Hint:

Remember: \[ \text{Jihvamula Dhauti} \rightarrow \text{Tongue-root cleansing} \] using: \[ \text{Index + Middle + Ring Fingers} \] as described in the Gheranda Samhita.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A