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Which of the following is an example of "Alambana Vibhava" in Kalidasa’s Shakuntala?

AThe greenery of the Ashram

BThe love between Dushyantha and Shakuntala

CThe river and flowers

DThe sound of birds

Answer:

B. The love between Dushyantha and Shakuntala

Read Explanation:

In Rasa Theory, Alambana Vibhava refers to the primary cause or support of an emotion, usually the characters (persons) or objects that evoke a particular Rasa.

In Abhijnana Shakuntalam:

  • Shakuntala and Dushyanta are the Alambana Vibhava of Shringara Rasa (romantic mood) because their love story is the central source of emotional experience.

  • The greenery, river, flowers, and bird sounds are Uddipana Vibhava, which enhance the romantic atmosphere.


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