Akaolukkam: 1 definition
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Akaolukkam 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: Shodhganga: The significance of the mūla-beras (natya)Akaolukkam refers to the “discipline of one’s personal living”, as defined in the Tolkāppiyam (2nd century BC): a source book on linguistic and grammatical study, social anthropology, psychology and cultural ecology, representing an important piece of Tamil literature.—Akaolukkam is of two types—kalavu (furtive–the erotic state of a woman before marriage) and kaṟpu (wedded–the erotic state of a woman after marriage). The emotions caused by kalavu and kaṟpu-akaolukkam form the thirty-two “special natural feelings”. The thirty-two “common natural feelings” and the thirty-two ‘special natural feelings’ make sixty-four meyppāṭu types which are common for akam and puṟam.
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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