Which Talas have the section of three beats in the ‘Theka’?

Question

Accepted Answer

Option 3, which includes Jhaptal and Deepchandi, is the correct answer because both of these Talas have sections of three beats in their Theka.

1. **Jhaptal**: Jhaptal is a 10-beat cycle (divided as 2-3-2-3). The presence of a three-beat section is evident in its structure, specifically in the second and fourth divisions of the cycle. This makes Jhaptal a Tala that includes a section of three beats.

2. **Deepchandi**: Deepchandi is a 14-beat cycle (divided as 3-4-3-4). The first and third divisions of Deepchandi consist of three beats each, clearly indicating the presence of a three-beat section within its Theka.

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

1. **Option 1: Sooltal, Keharwa** - Sooltal is a 10-beat cycle (divided as 5-5), and Keharwa is an 8-beat cycle (divided as 4-4). Neither of these Talas has a section of three beats in their Theka.

2. **Option 2: Ektal, Choutal** - Ektal is a 12-beat cycle (divided as 2-2-2-2-2-2), and Choutal is a 12-beat cycle (divided as 3-2-2-3-2). While Choutal does have a three-beat section, Ektal does not, making this option incorrect.

3. **Option 4: Teental, Ektal** - Teental is a 16-beat cycle (divided as 4-4-4-4), and Ektal, as mentioned earlier, is a 12-beat cycle (divided as 2-2-2-2-2-2). Neither of these Talas has a section of three beats in their Theka.

In conclusion, Option 3 is the correct answer because both Jhaptal and Deepchandi have sections of three beats in their Theka, which aligns with the requirement of the question.