Abhinavabharati, Abhinavabhāratī: 1 definition

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Abhinavabharati means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

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Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)

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Source: Academia.edu: Some Pearls from the Fourth Chapter of Abhinavabhāratī

The Abhinavabhāratī (अभिनवभारती), Maheśvara Abhinavaguptācārya’s commentary, is a beacon light for the ocean of the Nāṭya Śāstra. The importance of the work is not only because of the fact that it is the only complete commentary available as of date, but also because it has all the qualities of an ideal commentary

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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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