Dasarupaka (critical study)

by Anuru Ranjan Mishra | 2015 | 106,293 words

This page relates ‘Dima (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 4 - Ḍima (critical study)

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Introduction to the Ḍima type of Drama

Part 1 - Vatsarāja—Author of the drama (Tripuradāha)

Part 2 - Summary of the drama (Tripuradāha)

Part 3-6 - Ḍima rules

Part 7 - Characters of the drama (Tripuradāha)

Part 8 - Styles (vṛtti) of the Ḍima

Part 9 - Sentiments (rasa) used in a Ḍima

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

Part 11 - Technical Aspects of a Ḍima

Part 12 - Society in the Tripuradāha

Part 13 - Status of Women in the Tripuradāha

Part 14 - Conclusion

The chapter, Critical study of Ḍima with special reference to Tripuradāha, by Vatsarāja, explains as to how it follows the rules of Nāṭyaśāstra and Daśarūpaka. Further, the article shall justify as to how Tripuradāha is a Ḍima.

Last Updated: 06 July, 2021