Consider the following statements about Panchmahashabda
1. It refers to the Sounds associated with 5 important musical instruments
2. It refers to the 5 symbols of royalty
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
Consider the following statements about Panchmahashabda
1. It refers to the Sounds associated with 5 important musical instruments
2. It refers to the 5 symbols of royalty
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
The correct option is C Both 1 and 2
According to a text of the twelfth century, the privilege of pancharnahashabda - signified the use of five musical instruments. These are referred to as shringa (horn), tammata (tabor), shankha (conch), bheri (drum) and jayaghanta (bell of victory).
In some parts of North India, the term panchamahashabda indicated five official designations with the prefix maha. If the word shabda is connected with the root snap, it acquires an additional meaning of oath or vow. If so, it would have an important bearing on the rendering of panchamahashabda in terms of state officials' and lord-vassal relationship.
According to a text of the twelfth century, the privilege of pancharnahashabda - signified the use of five musical instruments. These are referred to as shringa (horn), tammata (tabor), shankha (conch), bheri (drum) and jayaghanta (bell of victory).
In some parts of North India, the term panchamahashabda indicated five official designations with the prefix maha. If the word shabda is connected with the root snap, it acquires an additional meaning of oath or vow. If so, it would have an important bearing on the rendering of panchamahashabda in terms of state officials' and lord-vassal relationship.
