[Solved] Barahmasa: Malik Muhammad Jayasi and Padmavat

Who composed 'Barahmasa'?

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

Detailed Solution & Historical Context

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.

Authentic Source Evidence

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.

Analytical Breakdown

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.

Conceptual Deep Dive & Logic

"What is the theme of Barahmasa poetry?"

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

Examiner's Mindset & Pro-Tip

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

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