What is the function of the virama (್) in the letter ಪ?
Hint:
Think about what happens when you add a virama to a consonant in Kannada script.
To make the letter ಪ aspirated
To silence the inherent 'a' and allow the consonant to join the next one directly
To change the pronunciation of ಪ to a different English sound
To make the letter ಪ a vowel
Explanation
The virama (್) is used in Kannada script to silence the inherent vowel sound associated with a consonant.