A. Drishti - Eyes
B. Nasa - Nose
C. Adhara - Lips
D. Chibuka - Chin
E. Padas - Feet
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
This solution explains which body parts, referred to as 'limbs' in the context of performance, belong to Mukhaja Abhinaya as described in the ancient Indian treatise, the Natyashastra.
Mukhaja Abhinaya, according to the Natyashastra, pertains to the expressions and movements executed by the face. It focuses on the subtle actions of facial features to convey emotions and meanings in performance.
We examine each listed body part to determine its inclusion in Mukhaja Abhinaya:
Based on the analysis, the limbs that constitute Mukhaja Abhinaya are Drishti (Eyes), Nasa (Nose), Adhara (Lips), and Chibuka (Chin). These correspond to options A, B, C, and D.
Therefore, the correct combination includes only A, B, C, and D.