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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.

Taravali is one of the....

The correct answer is
Jati of the Prabandh

Understanding Prabandh Structure in Sangit-Ratnakar

Sarangadeva's seminal work, the Sangit-Ratnakar, provides a detailed framework for understanding ancient Indian musical forms. According to Sarangadeva, the Prabandh, a significant musical composition, had two primary forms: Nibaddha gana (bound or metered music) and Anibaddha gana (unbound or free music).

Exploring the Components of Prabandh

The structural components of a Prabandh are referred to as Dhatu. Sarangadeva identifies four essential Dhatus:

  • Udgraha (the introductory part)
  • Melapak (the connecting part)
  • Dhruva (the main theme or refrain)
  • Abhog (the concluding part)

Additionally, an optional part called Antra could be included, typically placed between the Dhruva and Abhog in certain types of Prabandh.

The Six Angas of Prabandh

Beyond the Dhatus, a Prabandh also comprised six constituent parts, known as Angas. These are:

  1. Swara (melody/musical notes)
  2. Viruda (praise or eulogy)
  3. Pada (lyrics/words)
  4. Tenak (a specific melodic phrase)
  5. Paat (rhythmic syllables or recitation)
  6. Tala (rhythm or meter)

Classifying Prabandh: The Five Jatis

Sarangadeva further categorizes Prabandh based on the number of Angas they incorporate. These categories are called Jatis or varieties. There are five distinct Jatis:

  • Medini: Incorporates all six Angas.
  • Anandini: Incorporates five Angas.
  • Dipani: Incorporates four Angas.
  • Bhavani: Incorporates three Angas.
  • Taravali: Incorporates two Angas.

The question asks to identify what Taravali represents. Based on the classification provided in Sangit-Ratnakar, Taravali is defined as the Jati of Prabandh that utilizes two of the six fundamental Angas.

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

Therefore, Taravali is identified as a specific Jati of the Prabandh.

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