Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): In the Ramayana, Karuna Rasa (The Pathetic Sentiment) is the primary sentiment (Angi Rasa).
Reason (R): The arrangement and pervasiveness of Karuna Rasa is observed from the beginning to the end in the Valmiki Ramayana.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
• B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
• C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
• D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

Hint:

Remember the famous critical statement: "Shokah shlokatvam-agatah" (Sorrow attained the state of poetry). This phrase alone links the Ramayana directly to the Karuna Rasa.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A