Vakyabhinaya, Vākyābhinaya, Vakya-abhinaya: 1 definition
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Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Wisdom Library: Nāṭya-śāstraVākyābhinaya (वाक्याभिनय) refers to “representation through words” and is another name for simply vākya, 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”.
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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Partial matches: Vakya, Abhinaya.
Full-text: Vakya.
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