Change of 'Vadi Swara' in a raga consequently changes which of the following features?
(i) Jati of Raga
(ii) Gayan Samay of Raga
(iii) Nature of Raga

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Accepted Answer

Option 3, which states that the change of 'Vadi Swara' in a raga consequently changes the "Gayan Samay of Raga" and the "Nature of Raga," is correct. Here's a detailed explanation supporting this choice:

1. **Gayan Samay of Raga**: The 'Vadi Swara' is the most prominent note in a raga and plays a crucial role in determining the time of day when the raga is traditionally performed. Each raga is associated with a specific time of day, and this association is often linked to the emotional and aesthetic qualities that the 'Vadi Swara' helps to evoke. A change in the 'Vadi Swara' can alter these qualities, thereby affecting the Gayan Samay or the time of performance of the raga.

2. **Nature of Raga**: The nature or mood of a raga is significantly influenced by its 'Vadi Swara.' The 'Vadi Swara' helps establish the raga's emotional essence and its overall character. Changing the 'Vadi Swara' can lead to a shift in the raga's mood, altering its nature. This is because the 'Vadi Swara' interacts with other notes in the raga to create specific emotional effects, and any change can disrupt this balance.

Now, let's explain why the other options are incorrect:

1. **Option 1 (i) and (ii)**: This option suggests that changing the 'Vadi Swara' affects the "Jati of Raga" and the "Gayan Samay of Raga." While the Gayan Samay can indeed be affected, the Jati of a raga, which refers to the number of notes used in the raga, is not directly influenced by the 'Vadi Swara.' The Jati is determined by the structure and scale of the raga, which remains unchanged by altering the 'Vadi Swara.'

2. **Option 2 (i) and (iii)**: This option claims that changing the 'Vadi Swara' affects the "Jati of Raga" and the "Nature of Raga." As explained above, the Jati is not affected by the 'Vadi Swara.' However, the nature of the raga can be influenced, making this option partially correct but not fully accurate.

3. **Option 4 (i), (ii), and (iii)**: This option suggests that all three features are affected by changing the 'Vadi Swara.' While the Gayan Samay and Nature of the raga can be influenced, the Jati remains unaffected. Therefore, this option is incorrect as it includes an aspect that does not change with the 'Vadi Swara.'

In conclusion, Option 3 is the correct choice because it accurately identifies the aspects of a raga that are influenced by a change in the 'Vadi Swara': the Gayan Samay and the Nature of the raga.