Nyayadapeta, Nyāyādapeta: 2 definitions

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Nyayadapeta 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.

In Hinduism

Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)

Source: Wisdom Library: Nāṭya-śāstra

Nyāyādapeta (न्यायादपेत, “logical defect”) refers to one of the faults (doṣa) of a dramatic play (kāvya), according to Nāṭyaśāstra chapter 17.

Source: archive.org: Natya Shastra

Nyāyādapeta (न्यायादपेत, “logical defect”).—One of the ten doṣa (faults) of a kāvya (dramatic play);—Description of nyāyādapeta: Anything devoid of reasoning is an example of Logical Defect (nyāyād-apeta).

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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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