Agantukabhava, Āgantukabhāva, Agantuka-bhava: 1 definition
Introduction:
Agantukabhava 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.
In Hinduism
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Wisdom Library: Nāṭya-śāstraĀgantukabhāva (आगन्तुकभाव) refers to an “accidental idea”, according to the Nāṭyaśāstra chapter 21.—Accordingly, “When some matter being taken in hand (lit. already thought about), another matter of similar nature (lit. characteristics) is suggested through an accidental idea (āgantukabhāva), it is called Episode Indication. The First Episode Indication The sudden development of a novel meaning due to an indirect suggestion, is called the First Episode Indication [...]”.
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).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Bhava, Agantuka.
Full-text: Agantuka.
Relevant text
Search found 2 books and stories containing Agantukabhava, Āgantukabhāva, Āgantuka-bhāva, Agantuka-bhava; (plurals include: Agantukabhavas, Āgantukabhāvas, bhāvas, bhavas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Mudrarakshasa (literary study) (by Antara Chakravarty)
1. Patākāsthānaka used in Mudrārākṣasa < [Chapter 6 - Other Literary Estimates of Mudrārākṣasa]
Natyashastra (English) (by Bharata-muni)