Question

The Saatvika Abhinaya is performed by which means of emotions?
(A) Sweating
(B) Garlands
(C) Tears and Fainting
(D) Break of voice
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A), (C) and (D) only
• B. (A), (B) and (D) only
• C. (A), (B), (C) and (D)
• D. (B), (C) and (D) only

Hint:

Remember the four types of Abhinaya: Angika (body), Vachika (voice/speech), Aharya (costume/makeup), and Saatvika (internal/involuntary). Saatvika is about genuine physical reactions like sweating, crying, or trembling, which cannot be easily faked.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The question is about 'Saatvika Abhinaya', one of the four types of Abhinaya (expression) in Indian classical dance. Saatvika Abhinaya refers to the expression of emotions through genuine, involuntary physiological responses that arise from the performer's internal emotional state (sattva).
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
The Natyashastra lists eight 'Saatvika Bhavas' (involuntary emotional responses). Let's check the options against this list:
- (A) Sweating (Sweda): This is one of the eight Saatvika Bhavas.
- (B) Garlands: This is an element of costume and adornment, which belongs to 'Aharya Abhinaya' (external expression through costume, makeup, etc.). It is not a Saatvika Bhava.
- (C) Tears (Ashru) and Fainting (Pralaya): Both tears and fainting are listed as Saatvika Bhavas.
- (D) Break of voice (Svarabhanga): A change or break in voice due to intense emotion is also a Saatvika Bhava.
Therefore, the correct means of performing Saatvika Abhinaya from the list are sweating, tears, fainting, and break of voice.
Step 3: Final Answer:
The correct combination is (A), (C), and (D).