Write the raga lakshana of \(\textit{Pantuvarali.}\)
\(\textit{Pantuvarali}\) is a prominent and highly expressive raga in Carnatic music, known for its intense and meditative mood. It belongs to the 51st Melakarta raga in the Carnatic system. Key lakshanas (characteristics) of Pantuvarali:
Arohana (Ascending scale): Sa Ri1 Ga3 Ma2 Pa Dha1 Ni3 Sa
Avarohana (Descending scale): Sa Ni3 Dha1 Pa Ma2 Ga3 Ri1 Sa
Swara Variants: - Ri1: Sudda Rishabham (minor second) - Ga3: Antara Gandharam (major third) - Ma2: Prati Madhyamam (augmented fourth) - Dha1: Sudda Dhaivatam (minor sixth) - Ni3: Kakali Nishadam (major seventh)
Mood: Pantuvarali evokes feelings of devotion, pathos, and seriousness.
Usage: Often used in compositions expressing deep emotions, prayers, and meditative themes.
This raga is favored for its ability to convey both gravity and beauty in compositions and improvisations.
Sudha and Sudhir were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 4 : 1. On 1st April, 2023, their fixed capitals were ₹12,00,000 and ₹4,00,000 respectively. On 1st July, 2023, Sudha invested ₹2,00,000 as additional capital. On 1st August, 2023, Sudhir withdrew ₹50,000 from his capital.
The partnership deed provided for the following:
(i) Interest on capital @ 6% p.a.
(ii) Interest on drawings @ 8% p.a.
During the year, Sudha withdrew ₹60,000 and Sudhir withdrew ₹40,000 for personal use. After providing interest on capital and charging interest on drawings, the net profit of the firm for the year ended 31st March, 2024 was ₹3,50,000.
Prepare Current Accounts of Sudha and Sudhir.