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Identify the verses composed in the 'Vamshastha' meter from the following:
A. Athopsitam bharturupasthitodayam...
B. Dasharathah prashashasa maharathah...
C. Sharira sadadamagra bhushana...
D. Janaya shuddhantavaraya shansate...
E. Athamanah shabdagunam gunajnah...
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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To identify Vamshastha:
1. Count exactly 12 syllables.
2. Check the first three: Must be Short-Long-Short (ISI).
3. Check the next three: Must be Long-Long-Short (SSI).
Vamshastha is the most common 12-syllable meter in Kalidasa and Bharavi's epics.
Updated On: Jun 9, 2026
  • Only A, B and C
  • Only B, D and E
  • Only A, C and D
  • Only C, D and E
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The Correct Option is B

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