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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 Jatis in Prabandh:

The correct answer is
5

Prabandh Classification: Sarangadeva's Insights

Sarangadeva, in his significant work "Sangit-Ratnakar," details various aspects of Indian music, including the structure and classification of Prabandh. Prabandh is a significant musical form, and its components are known as Dhatus. Sarangadeva identifies four essential Dhatus: Udgraha (the opening part), Melapak (the connecting part), Dhurva (the main theme or refrain), and Abhog (the concluding part). An additional part, Antra, is mentioned as optional and was sometimes inserted between the Dhruva and Abhog.

Understanding Prabandh Varieties (Jatis)

Beyond its structural parts (Dhatus), Prabandh is also classified based on its constituent Angas (limbs or components). Sarangadeva describes six primary Angas of a Prabandh:

  • Swara (Melody/Note)
  • Viruda (Praise/Eulogy)
  • Pada (Text/Lyrics)
  • Tenak (Ornamentation/Grace notes)
  • Paat (Rhythmic syllables/Percussion)
  • Tala (Rhythm cycle)

The Five Prabandh Jatis

Based on the number of these Angas present, Prabandh is categorized into five distinct varieties, also referred to as Jatis. These Jatis represent different levels of complexity and completeness in the structure of the Prabandh.

The five Jatis are:

  • Medini
  • Anandini
  • Dipani
  • Bhavani
  • Taravali

Linking Jatis to Angas

Sarangadeva establishes a direct relationship between the number of Angas present in a Prabandh and its Jati classification. The following table illustrates this connection:

Number of Angas Jati Name
Six Angas Medini
Five Angas Anandini
Four Angas Dipani
Three Angas Bhavani
Two Angas Taravali

Conclusion on Prabandh Jatis

Therefore, according to Sarangadeva's classification in "Sangit-Ratnakar," there are exactly five varieties or Jatis of Prabandh, each defined by the specific combination of its six Angas.

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