Prakrit, aka: Prakṝt; 2 Definition(s)

Introduction

Prakrit means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India. 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 Prakṝt can be transliterated into English as Prakrt or Prakrit, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)

Prakrit.—In connexion with the dramatic representation, it (the Prakrit recitation) is of three kinds, viz,

1. that with the same words as in Sanskrit (samāna-śabda),
2. that with corrupt (vibhraṣṭa) words,
3. that with words of indigenous origin (deśī).

context information

Natyashastra (नाट्यशास्त्र, nāṭyaśāstra) refers to both the ancient Indian tradition (śāstra) of performing arts, (nāṭya, e.g., 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) and poetic works (kavya).

Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit-English dictionary

Prakṝt (प्रकॄत्).—1 U.

1) To announce, proclaim, mention.

2) To name, call.

3) To praise, extol, laud.

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