Anguliyamudra, Aṅgulīyamudrā, Anguliya-mudra: 1 definition
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Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Wisdom Library: Nāṭya-śāstraAṅgulīyamudrā (अङ्गुलीयमुद्रा) refers to a “finger-ring” and is classified as an ornament (ābharaṇa) for the fingers (aṅguli) to be worn by males, according to Nāṭyaśāstra chapter 23. It is composed of the words aṅgulīya (from aṅguli, finger) and mudrā (ring). Such ornaments for males should be used in cases of gods and kings.
Ābharaṇa (‘ornaments’, eg., aṅgulīyamudrā) is a category of alaṃkāra, or “decorations”, which in turn is a category of nepathya, or “costumes and make-up”, the perfection of which forms the main concern of the Āhāryābhinaya, or “extraneous representation”, a critical component for a successful dramatic play.
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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