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As Sarangadeva describes in his book "Sangit- Ratnakar", Prabandh had two prime forms, namely Nibaddha gana and Anibaddha gana. The components of Prabandh is called as Dhatu. There are four Dhatus or parts of a Prabandh. The first one is called Udgraha, the second is Melapak, third is Dhurva and Fourth is Abhog. There is another part called Antra which was not essential to Prabandh. It was inserted in between the Dhruva and the Abhoga in a particular variety of Prabandh. Prabandh also has six Angas:
1. Swara
2. Viruda
3. Pada
4. Tenak
5. Paat
6. Tala
The Prabandh has five Varieties or Jatis namely: Medini, Anandini, Dipani, Bhavani, and Taravali. The Jati having all six Angas is known as Medani, the jati having five Angas is known as Anandini, the Jati having four Angas is known as Dipani, the Jati having three Angas is known as Bhavani, the Jati having two Angas is known as Taravali.

Number of Angas in Prabandha ?

The correct answer is
6

Understanding Prabandha Angas in Sangit-Ratnakar

Sarangadeva's seminal work, Sangit-Ratnakar, provides a comprehensive framework for understanding various forms of Indian music. Within this text, the concept of Prabandh is elaborated, highlighting its structure and components. Prabandh is described as having two primary forms: Nibaddha gana, which is bound by structure and rhythm, and Anibaddha gana, which is free and unbound.

The Dhatus or Components of Prabandh

The constituent parts of a Prabandh are referred to as Dhatu. Sarangadeva identifies four essential Dhatus, which form the fundamental building blocks of the musical composition:

  • Udgraha: The introductory or opening section.
  • Melapak: The connecting or transitional part.
  • Dhurva: The main theme or refrain.
  • Abhog: The concluding or closing section.

Additionally, an optional part known as Antra could be included. This part was not mandatory and was typically placed between the Dhruva and Abhog in specific variations of Prabandh.

Exploring the Six Angas of Prabandh

Beyond the Dhatus, Prabandh also possesses six distinct Angas, which are its integral components or limbs. These Angas contribute to the richness and complexity of the Prabandh form. The six Angas are:

  • Swara: Melody or notes.
  • Viruda: Praise or eulogy, often poetic.
  • Pada: Words or lyrics.
  • Tenak: A specific type of melodic elaboration.
  • Paat: Rhythmic syllables or bols.
  • Tala: Rhythmic cycle.

The presence and combination of these Angas define the different Jatis or varieties of Prabandh.

Prabandh Varieties (Jatis) Based on Angas

Sarangadeva further categorizes Prabandh into five distinct Jatis (varieties), based on the number of Angas they incorporate:

Jati Number of Angas
Medini 6 Angas
Anandini 5 Angas
Dipani 4 Angas
Bhavani 3 Angas
Taravali 2 Angas

Therefore, the total number of essential Angas that constitute a Prabandh, as described in Sangit-Ratnakar, is six.

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