Dasarupaka (critical study)

by Anuru Ranjan Mishra | 2015 | 106,293 words

This page relates ‘Prahasana (critical study)’ of the English study of the Dasarupaka of Dhananjaya: an important work on Hindu dramaturgy (Natya-shastra) from the tenth century dealing with the ten divisions of Sanskrit drama (nata), describing their technical aspects and essential dramaturgical principals. These ten types of drama are categorised based on the plot (vastu), hero (neta) and sentiment (rasa)

Chapter 3 - Prahasana (critical study)

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Introduction to the Prahasana type of Drama

Part 1 - Mahendravarman—Author of the drama (Mattavilāsa-Prahasana)

Part 2 - Summary of the play (Mattavilāsa-prahasana)

Part 3-6 - Prahasana rules

Part 7 - Characters of the drama (Mattavilāsa Prahasana)

Part 8 - Style (Vṛtti) of the Prahasana

Part 9 - Sentiments (rasa) used in a Prahasana

Part 10 - Application of the Junctures (sandhi) in a Prahasana

Part 11 - The technical aspects of a Prahasana

Part 12 - Society in the Mattavilāsa

Part 13 - Status of Women in the Mattavilāsa

Part 14 - Conclusion

This chapter on the Prahasana with special reference to Mattavilāsa, by Mahendravarman, explains as to how it follows the rules of Bharata and Dhanañjaya.

Last Updated: 06 July, 2021