Which is not an 'Anga' of Prabandha?

Correct option is C

Correct Option-c)
As discussed, Prabandha is a structured ancient composition with clearly defined components called Angas.
Information Booster:
· The six classical Angas are specifically listed in musicological texts, and Virud does not appear among them.
· Virud or Biruda is actually listed as one of the Angas in some sources, but it is important to note that in the standard list, Biruda (meaning praise or epithet) is an Anga, but the term Virud is often a synonym or variant for Biruda.
· Dhruva is the clear outlier, as it is a type of ancient poetic meter or refrain used in drama, not a primary Anga of Prabandha. Re-examining the options:
· Pada ‘text’ is an Anga.
· Swara ‘notes’ is an Anga.
· Dhruva is not a Prabandha Anga; it refers to a type of song in Sanskrit drama or a refrain in older contexts.
· Virud or Biruda is considered an Anga in many sources.
· Therefore, based on standard lists where Dhruva is absent, Dhruva is the correct answer because it is not an Anga.
Additional Knowledge:
· Pada refers to the lyrical part of the Prabandha and is a core Anga.
· Swara denotes the melodic framework and is also a fundamental Anga.
· Virud or Biruda represents laudatory verses or titles embedded in the composition and is included as an Anga in authoritative texts.
· Dhruva, while important in ancient Indian music (e.g., Dhruvapada, precursor to Dhrupad), is not classified among the six Angas of the classical Prabandha structure.