Question

How many varnas are there in Vamshasth Chhandah ?

• A. 14
• B. 12
• C. 17
• D. 11

Hint:

Chhandas basics: Anushtubh = 8, Trishtubh = 11, Jagati = 12, Vamshasth = 14 syllables.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: About Vamshasth Chhandah.
In the Chhandas system, each metre is defined by a fixed number of syllables (varnas) per pada.
Vamshasth Chhandah is a specific Vedic metre.
Step 2: Syllable count.
Vamshasth Chhandah consists of 14 syllables (varnas) in each line (pada).
Step 3: Checking options.
- 12: Belongs to Jagati metre.
- 14: Correct, belongs to Vamshasth Chhandah.
- 17: Belongs to longer metres.
- 11: Belongs to Trishtubh.
Step 4: Conclusion.
Thus, Vamshasth Chhandah contains 14 varnas.