Angamadhurya, Aṅgamādhurya, Anga-madhurya: 1 definition

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Angamadhurya 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: archive.org: Natya Shastra

Aṅgamādhurya (अङ्गमाधुर्य, “change of limbs”).—The position in which the chest is not bent, the two arms are caturasra and spread out (āyata) and the neck is (añcita,) gives rise to the charm of limbs (aṅgamādhurya).

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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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