Question

role of shastri in ranga's marriage

Answer 1

The village astrologer Shastri plays a vital role in arranging Ranga's marriage with Ratna.

He tells Ranga about his liking for a girl whose name resembles something found in an ocean.

He is able to convince Ranga that he would be able to marry that girl. Hearing this Ranga became more confident in approaching Ratna for marriage.

Answer 2

In the story, The Ranga’s Marriage, Shastri played an integral role.

The hints which were given by the author were skilfully developed by him.

Through his clever tricking, he is able to get Ranga’s confession about being in love with Rama Rao’s niece and that he also admires her.