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Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
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 :

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(A) is correct but (R) is not correct

Assertion (A) Analysis: Vipralabdha Deception

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.

Reason (R) Analysis: Ashtanayika Separation Context

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.

  • The Ashtanayika classification includes various types of heroines based on their relationship status and emotional state with their hero.
  • While Vipralabdha involves the hero's absence leading to deception, other categories also depict separation. For instance, Proshitasatva is a heroine whose lord is away on a journey.
  • Therefore, Vipralabdha is not the *only* separated heroine; her specific characteristic is being deceived due to the hero's non-arrival.

Conclusion: Assertion (A) is accurate, but Reason (R) is factually incorrect because other Ashtanayika types also involve separation.

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