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Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)

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Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (natya)

Sanskrit dramas are distinguished from other drama in some prominent directions. These are noted in different books of Rhetorics. In this context the third part of the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa gives a brief but effective discussion. Accordingly, in Sanskrit drama, the main plot is based on the review of Purāṇas in the light of history or the accounts of gods. Dramas are associated with vṛttis i.e., actions and rasas i.e., sentiments. Moreover, sometimes in Sanskrit dramas, kālas i.e., period of time indicates the era of the particular king of the concerned period. According to this source, Sanskrit drama consists of more than five acts but it should not cross ten acts. The Sāhityadarpaṇa also admits it.

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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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