Question

Identify the examples of 'Lakshana' (Indication) from the following:
A. Shveto dhavati (The white [horse] runs)
B. Kuntah pravishanti (The spears enter)
C. Kalingah sahasikah (The Kalinga is brave)
D. Goshadrishah gavayah (The gavaya is like a cow)
E. Parvato vahniman (The mountain has fire)
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. Only A, B and D
• B. Only A, B and C
• C. Only A, C and E
• D. Only A, D and E

Hint:

To identify Lakshana, ask: "Is the literal meaning logical in this context?"
If a country is called "brave" or a spear is said to "walk," the literal meaning fails (Mukhya-artha-badha), forcing you to look for a secondary meaning. That is the hallmark of Lakshana.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B