Atibhasha, Ati-bhasha, Atibhāṣā: 2 definitions
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Atibhasha 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.
The Sanskrit term Atibhāṣā can be transliterated into English as Atibhasa or Atibhasha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Atibhāṣā (अतिभाषा) refers to “the super-human language”, and is classified as one of the four types of languages (bhāṣā) occurring in dramatic plays (nāṭya), according to Nāṭyaśāstra chapter 18.
The Super-human Language (ati-bhāṣā) is for the gods, and the Noble language (ārya-bhāṣā) for the kings. These have the quality of refinement (saṃṣkāra) and are current over the seven great divisions (dvīpa) of the world.
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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