Masrinata, Masṛṇatā: 1 definition
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Masrinata 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 Masṛṇatā can be transliterated into English as Masrnata or Masrinata, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Masṛṇatā (मसृणता, “smoothness”) is one of the four qualities of diction, according to Soḍḍhala (author of the Udayasundarīkathā). Masṛṇatā is defined as “the use of words free from confusion”. The four qualities should be used by a poet to make use of in his diction.
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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Dictionaries of Indian languages (Kosha)
Page 56 < [Bengali-Hindi-English, Volume 2]
Page 321 < [Hindi-Bengali-English Volume 3]
Page 647 < [Bengali-Hindi-English, Volume 2]
Vastu-shastra (Introduction to Indian architecture) (by D. N. Shukla)
Chapter 3c - The Qualities of a Yantra and its Functions < [Volume 4 - Palace Architecture]