'श्रीकृष्णाने सांदीपनींना गुरुदक्षिणा दिली' या वाक्यातील 'सांदीपनींना' हा शब्द व्याकरणिक दृष्टया काय सुचवितो ?

The correct answer is Option A (आदरार्थी अनेकवचन).

Key Points:
• Honorific Plural (आदरार्थी अनेकवचन): In Marathi, when referring to a revered or respected individual (guru, elders, dignitaries) who is singular in reality, plural inflection is used to denote respect.
• Option 1 (आदरार्थी अनेकवचन).
• 'सांदीपनी' is the name of a single venerated Sage/Guru (श्रीकृष्णाचे गुरू). However, the plural inflection '-ंना' (सांदीपनींना) is used purely out of reverence, making it an example of 'आदरार्थी अनेकवचन'.
• Option 2: 'सांदीपनी' is a proper noun (विशेषनाम), not a common noun.
• Option 3: 'श्रीकृष्णाने' is the कर्ता, while 'सांदीपनींना' is the अप्रत्यक्ष कर्म (indirect object).
• Option 4: It is in the dative case (चतुर्थी/द्वितीया), not तृतीया.
• Key Takeaway: Using plural inflection for a single respected person (like सांदीपनींना) represents आदरार्थी अनेकवचन (honorific plural).