With reference to the literary themes in Rajasthani painting, consider the following statements: 1. Rasamanjari is a Persian text translated into Sanskrit. 2. Rasikapriya was composed by Keshav Das to incite aesthetic pleasure in elite courtiers. 3. Gita Govinda was composed by Jayadeva, the court poet of Lakshmana Sen of Bengal. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The correct option is 2 and 3 only. Explanation Rajasthani schools of miniature painting frequently derived themes from classical Sanskrit and Braj Bhasha literature, focusing on Shringara Rasa (romantic love) and Bhakti (devotion). Key texts illustrated include the Rasamanjari, Rasikapriya, and Gita Govinda. - Statement 1 is Incorrect: The Rasamanjari (meaning "Posy of Delights") is a Sanskrit text composed by Bhanudatta in the 15th century. It is not a Persian text translated into Sanskrit. It deals with the classification of heroes (Nayakas) and heroines (Nayikas) based on their age, nature, and emotional states. - Statement 2 is Correct: The Rasikapriya was composed by Keshav Das, the court poet of Raja Madhukar Shah of Orchha, in 1591. Written in Braj Bhasha, it was intended to translate complex Sanskrit aesthetic concepts of rasa (specifically Shringara) into the vernacular to incite aesthetic pleasure among elite courtiers. It became a popular theme for Rajasthani and Pahari paintings. - Statement 3 is Correct: The Gita Govinda was composed by Jayadeva in the 12th century. Jayadeva was the court poet of Lakshmana Sena, the last Hindu king of the Sena dynasty in Bengal. The text describes the love of Krishna and Radha and served as a foundational text for the Bhakti movement and subsequent visual arts. Key Takeaway: While Rasamanjari (Bhanudatta) and Gita Govinda (Jayadeva) are Sanskrit texts, Rasikapriya (Keshav Das) is a Braj Bhasha text. All three are central to the thematic repertoire of Indian miniature paintings.

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NCERT Class 12 Art & Culture — Chapter 2: The Rajasthani Schools of Painting

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With reference to the literary themes in Rajasthani painting, consider the following statements:

Rasamanjari is a Persian text translated into Sanskrit.
Rasikapriya was composed by Keshav Das to incite aesthetic pleasure in elite courtiers.
Gita Govinda was composed by Jayadeva, the court poet of Lakshmana Sen of Bengal.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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From NCERT An Introduction to Indian Art - Part II · Page 12

Options

A1, 2 and 3
B1 and 2 only
C2 and 3 only
D2 only

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Solution

The correct option is 2 and 3 only.

Explanation

Rajasthani schools of miniature painting frequently derived themes from classical Sanskrit and Braj Bhasha literature, focusing on Shringara Rasa (romantic love) and Bhakti (devotion). Key texts illustrated include the Rasamanjari, Rasikapriya, and Gita Govinda.

Statement 1 is Incorrect: The Rasamanjari (meaning "Posy of Delights") is a Sanskrit text composed by Bhanudatta in the 15th century. It is not a Persian text translated into Sanskrit. It deals with the classification of heroes (Nayakas) and heroines (Nayikas) based on their age, nature, and emotional states.
Statement 2 is Correct: The Rasikapriya was composed by Keshav Das, the court poet of Raja Madhukar Shah of Orchha, in 1591. Written in Braj Bhasha, it was intended to translate complex Sanskrit aesthetic concepts of rasa (specifically Shringara) into the vernacular to incite aesthetic pleasure among elite courtiers. It became a popular theme for Rajasthani and Pahari paintings.
Statement 3 is Correct: The Gita Govinda was composed by Jayadeva in the 12th century. Jayadeva was the court poet of Lakshmana Sena, the last Hindu king of the Sena dynasty in Bengal. The text describes the love of Krishna and Radha and served as a foundational text for the Bhakti movement and subsequent visual arts.

Key Takeaway: While Rasamanjari (Bhanudatta) and Gita Govinda (Jayadeva) are Sanskrit texts, Rasikapriya (Keshav Das) is a Braj Bhasha text. All three are central to the thematic repertoire of Indian miniature paintings.

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