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39th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1994

Medieval Hindi/Awadhi Poetry

Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation

Who composed 'Barahmasa'?

Solution & Analysis

Answer: C

Concept Barahmasa is a poetic genre that describes the emotional states of a protagonist (usually a woman in separation) through the changes of the twelve months.

Explanation Malik Muhammad Jayasi (16th century) integrated the Barahmasa into his Sufi epic Padmavat. In it, Rani Nagmati expresses her sorrow during Raja Ratan Sen’s absence.

Logical Breakup
Option C is Correct: Jayasi's Barahmasa is considered one of the finest examples of this folk-literary hybrid in Awadhi.
Logic: While a common genre, Jayasi’s version is historically the most influential in Hindi literature.

Active Recall

Question

What is the theme of Barahmasa poetry?

Answer

The separation and longing of a lover, mirrored through the seasons and festivals of the twelve months of the year.

Core Insight

Jayasi used the indigenous Barahmasa form to convey deep Sufi mystical concepts of the soul's longing for the divine.

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