Sandashtaka, Sandaṣṭaka: 2 definitions
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Sandashtaka 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 Sandaṣṭaka can be transliterated into English as Sandastaka or Sandashtaka, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Wisdom Library: Nāṭya-śāstraSandaṣṭaka (सन्दष्टक, “biting”) refers to a specific gesture (āṅgika) made with the lips (uṣṭha), according to the Nāṭyaśāstra chapter 8. These gestures form a part of the histrionic representation (abhinaya).
Source: archive.org: Natya ShastraSandaṣṭaka (सन्दष्टक, “biting”).—A type of gesture (āṅgika) made with the lips (uṣṭha);—Instructions: (lips) bitten by teeth. Uses: in manifestation of anger.
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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