Grivabhanga, Grivābhaṅga, Griva-bhanga: 1 definition

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Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)

Source: Wisdom Library: Nāṭya-śāstra

Grivābhaṅga (ग्रिवाभङ्ग, “breaking of the neck ”) represents the sixth stage of the action of poison (viṣa) after drinking it, according to the Nāṭyaśāstra chapter 26. It is also known as śirobhañja. In a dramatic play, the representation of death from drinking poison is displayed by throwing out of hands and feet and other limbs. The power of the poison will lead to the quivering action of the different parts of the body.

Grivābhaṅga according to the Nāṭyaśāstra: “breaking of the neck (grivābhaṅga) should be represented by the shoulder touching the cheek and the lowering of the head”.

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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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