These sections include the theory of, musical meters and the language of expression.Ĭhapter 17 presents the attributes of poetry and figures of speech, while chapter 18 presents the art of speech and delivery in the performance arts. The chapters 14 to 20 are dedicated to plot and structure of underlying text behind the performance art. Stage instruments such as methods for holding accessories, weapons, relative movement of actors and actresses, scene formulation, stage zones, conventions and customs are included in chapters 10 to 13 of the Natyashastra.

The text, states Natalia Lidova, then describes the theory of Tāṇḍava dance (), the theory of, of bhāva, expression, gestures, acting techniques, basic steps, standing postures.Ĭhapters 6 and 7 present the theory on aesthetics in performance arts, while chapters 8 to 13 are dedicated to the art of acting.

The text opens with the mythical genesis and history of drama, mentions the role of different Hindu deities in various aspects of the arts, and the recommended (consecration ceremony) of a stage for performance arts. The structure of the text harmoniously compiles aspects of the theatrical arts into separate chapters. Predominant number of its verses are in precise (4x8, or exactly 32 syllables in every shloka), some verses are in Arya meter (a morae-based Sanskrit meter), and the text has some text that is in prose particularly in chapters 6, 7 and 28. Somewhat different versions of the manuscripts exist, and these contain 37 or 38 chapters. The tradition believes that the text originally had 12,000 verses.

The most studied version of the text, consisting of about 6000 poetic verses, is structured into 36 chapters. The Natyasastra discusses dance and many other performance arts. Kerala Vasthu Shastra Malayalam.pdf? Vastu Shastra Books In Malayalam Pdf? Vastu Shastra In Malayalam Language Pdf?

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