Natyayita, Nāṭyāyita: 1 definition

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Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)

Source: Wisdom Library: Nāṭya-śāstra

Nāṭyāyita (नाट्यायित) refers to one of the representations through which the body (śārīra) expresse itself, according to the Nāṭyaśāstra chapter 24. These bodily expressions, or representations (abhinaya), are to be executed in accordance with the psychological states (bhāva) and sentiments (rasa) available in the dramatic play (nāṭya). It forms a part of sāmānyābhinaya, or “harmonious representation”.

The nāṭyāyita representation is to be used in connection with songs and dance before the beginning of the dramatic performance.

According to the Nāṭyaśāstra, “the intimation of histrionic representation (abhinaya) which is made at the entrance of a major character by different gestures (aṅga, āṅgika) for enlivening the time, and which lasts till the coming together of the dramatis personae on the stage is called nāṭyāyita”.

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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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