Assertion (A) : Natyashastra mentions, "Vipralabdha" is a Deceived Heroine.
Reason (R) : Vipralabdha is the only heroine amongst Ashtanayika who is separated from her Lord.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
The assertion states that "Vipralabdha" is a Deceived Heroine according to the Natyashastra. This is correct. Vipralabdha describes a situation where the heroine waits for her lover, but he fails to arrive as promised, often implying he has been with another woman. This betrayal makes her a 'deceived' heroine.
The reason claims that Vipralabdha is the only heroine amongst the Ashtanayika (eight types of heroines) who is separated from her Lord. This statement is incorrect.
Conclusion: Assertion (A) is accurate, but Reason (R) is factually incorrect because other Ashtanayika types also involve separation.