Bhutamantra, Bhūtamantra, Bhuta-mantra: 1 definition
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Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Wisdom Library: Nāṭya-śāstraBhūtamantra (भूतमन्त्र).—Before any dramatic performance (nāṭya) takes place, gods and demigods should be worshipped (pūjā) in ceremonies such as the ‘consecration of the mattavāraṇī’. According to the Nāṭyaśāstra 3.40-44 gods and demigods should be worshipped with offerings (e.g. different kinds of foodstuff ) and mantras.
The mantra for Bhūtas to be uttered at the time of making offering, goes as follows:
भूतेभ्यश्च नमो नित्यं येषामेष बलिः प्रियः ।
bhūtebhyaśca namo nityaṃ yeṣāmeṣa baliḥ priyaḥ |
“I always bow to all the Bhūtas who may have a liking for offerings.”
According to Nāṭyaśāstra 3.96-97, “Offering worship to the gods of the stage is as meritorious as a [Vedic] sacrifice. No dramatic performance should be made without first worshipping the deities presiding over the stage. When worshipped, they (these gods) will bring you worship, and honoured they will bring you honour. Hence one should by all efforts offer pūjā to the gods of the stage.”
Natyashastra (नाट्यशास्त्र, nāṭyaśāstra) refers to both the ancient Indian tradition (shastra) of performing arts, (natya—theatrics, drama, dance, music), as well as the name of a Sanskrit work dealing with these subjects. It also teaches the rules for composing Dramatic plays (nataka), construction and performance of Theater, and Poetic works (kavya).
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