Bhishmacarita, Bhishma-carita, Bhīṣmacarita: 1 definition
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Bhishmacarita 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 Bhīṣmacarita can be transliterated into English as Bhismacarita or Bhishmacarita, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
Alternative spellings of this word include Bhishmacharita.
In Hinduism
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Shodhganga: Bhismacaritam a critical study (kavya)Bhīṣmacarita (भीष्मचरित) or simply Bhīṣma is the name of a Carita-Kāvya type of Mahākāvya (‘epic poem’).—These carita-kāvyas play an important role in the field of Sanskrit language as biography is a significant sector of any literature. They mainly form a part of biographical literature. [...] The Bhīṣmacarita was written by Hari Narayan Dikshit. Alternative title: Bhīṣmacaritam.
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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Partial matches: Bhishma, Carita.
Full-text (+132): Yamaka, Shankara, Chekanuprasa, Purnopama, Luptopama, Sahokti, Samdeha, Citrangada, Gramya, Shardulavikridita, Mandakranta, Upama, Kirti, Hatavritta, Pratikulavarna, Svabhavokti, Bhadra, Malini, Hamsi, Ardra.
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Bhishma Charitra (by Kartik Pandya)
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Page 80 < [Volume 28 (1939)]
Discovery of Sanskrit Treasures (seven volumes) (by Satya Vrat Shastri)
1.1. Sanskrit Poems of 20th century < [Volume 4 - Modern Sanskrit Literature]
Glimpses of History of Sanskrit Literature (by Satya Vrat Shastri)
Chapter 31 - Introduction to modern Sanskrit Poetry < [Section 5 - Modern Sanskrit literature]