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Tuesday, 2 January 2024

KALIDASA, ABHIJNANASAKUNTALAM IMPORTANT QUESTIONS

1. The cultural universe depicted in the play Abhijnanasakuntalam is opposed to the modern/twentieth century culture in many ways. Discuss

2. Discuss King Duhsanta in the play. 3. Woud you agree that Sakuntala is the depiction of the ideal Indian woman? 4. Write a note on Anasuya and Priyamvada. 5. Comment on the importance of any one of the following incidents in the play, such as; (a) Rishi Durvasa’s curse; (b) The royal ring; (c) The title of the play; (d) The beeepisode; (e) Queen Hamsavati’s Song; (f) The king’s p

1. Explain the concept of Rasa. 2. Scholars of Sanskrit drama have identified Sringaara rasa as the dominant rasa in the play. Would you agree?

1. What does King Duhsanta notice on the palm of the little boy in sage Marica’s ashram? 2. Describe Sakuntala’s appearance when she comes before the king? 3. What does sage Marica’s predict for Sakuntala’s son?

1. Why is the fisherman arrested by the police? 2. Why had the king given his signet ring to Sakuntala? 3. Who is Dhana-Vredhi and what happens to him? 4. Why does Lord Indra send Matali to fetch King Duhsanta

1. Why does Duhsanta feel sad on listening to the song about the bee? 2. Why do Saradvata and Sangarava feel unwell on entering Duhsanta’s palace? 3. What message does sage Kanva send for Duhsanta? 4. What happens to Sakuntala at the end of this act?

1. Why is sage Durvasa angry with Sakuntala? 2. Why don’t Sakuntala’s friends tell her about the curse? 3. What advice does sage Kanva give to Sakuntala before she leaves the ashram?

1. Identify and describe some figures of speech used to describe the love between Sakuntala and Duhsanta. 2. What is a gandharva form of marriage?

1. Why does the king call off the hunt? 2. Why do the hermits request King Duhsanta to come and stay in sage Kanva’s ashram? 3. Why does Duhsanta send Madhavya back to his court?

1. How does King Duhsanta describe Sage Kanva’s hermitage to his charioteer? 2. What does Anasuya tell the King about Sakuntala’s parentage? 3. Why does the king offer Priyamvada his signet ring

SILAPPADHIKARAM ILANGO ADIGAL IMPORTANT QUESTIONS

1. What are the four ends of ‘human’ and how does it influence the epic?

1. Write a brief note on the epic elements in Silappadhikaram.

1. Explain the seven Thinais used for the portrayal of the external (Puram).

1. What are the five main Thinais for portrayal of the internal (Akam)? Explain

1. Explain structure and form of Silappadhikaram. 2. Name the cities where the events of the epic occur? 3. Write a short note on Kannagi, Kovalan, and Madhavi. 4. What does Kannagi do in rage after Kovalan’s death? 5. Explain the title in the context of the story

THE SILAPPADHIKARAM: THE TALE OF AN ANKLET ILANGO ADIGAL Part-II The Book of Vanci important questions

1. Explain the context of Puram and Agam/Akam thinais in Book 3: The Chapter/Book of Vanci. 2. What is the role of various characters in exalting the epic elements of the text? 3. What are the four ends of human life? How have they been depicted through the third Book of The Cilappatikaram? 4. Explain the portrayal of dance and music in the “Song Cycles”. 5. Highlight the narrative style used in deification of Goddess Pattini. 6. Elaborate on the significance of war and victory in Book 3. 7. Critically explain the role of destiny, dreams, re-birth and supernatural in Book 3

1. What purpose does the sequence of rebirth has in The Cilappatikarma? 2. Write a short on the presence of Gaza Bahu in the epic? 3. Kannagi’s father took a vow before— a. Ajivikas b. Bhakti c. None of the above

1. Explain the role of The Benediction in The Cilappatikaram. 2. Who is appointed as the priest for the shrine of ananku? a. Tevanti b. Matari c. Aiyai d. Kavunti

1. Write a short note on The Great Sacrifice performed by Cenkuttuvan. 2. Examine the role go Cenkuttuvan, as a kind and just king. 3. Whose memorial stone was deified by Cenkuttuvan? a. Kannagi b. Kovalan c. Matari d. Kavunti

1. Explain the emergence of early Bhakti elements, with reference to the Canto. 2. Critically examine the sequence of the conversation between Matalan and Cenkuttuvan

1. The Chera King, Cenkuttuvan, is going in which direction to bring the memorial stone a. North b. South c. East d. West 2. Write a short note on the allies of Cenkuttuvan

1. Write a short note on the Thinais used in the Canto. 2. Explain the title, The Choice of Stone. 3. Which Chera minister suggests announcing, Chera Kin’s war march within the city walls? a. Alumpilvel b. Mattalan c. Cattan d. Kottai

1. Who narrates the story of Kannagi’s apotheosis? a Hill Dwellers-Kuravas b. Hill Dwellers- Kavunti c. Hill Dwellers- Maravan d. Hill Dwellers 2. Write a short note the ‘The Round Dance of the Hill Dwellers’. 3. Write a short note on Thinais used in the Canto. 4. Which thinai is used in the Canto? a. Agam-Puram b. Puram c. Agam d. None of the above