A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Hanumannataka
This page describes Hanumannataka which is located on page 5 of the second volume in the book: A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism by Swami Harshananda. This book, known as “a concise encyclopaedia of hinduism”, includes a vast amount of topics covering general aspects on Hinduism, but also contains important aspects regarding Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Hanumannataka” according to 3 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Hanuman Nataka (critical study) [by Nurima Yeasmin]
So with consultation with my Supervisor, I decided to take up “A Critical Study of the Hanuman-nataka” of Shri Damodara Mishra, for my Ph. D. dissertation. In Sanskrit version of Valmiki s Ramayana, I tried to unearth my long cherished curiosity of Rama s story. The Ramayana, in present form consists of seven Kandas, hundreds of chapters or cantos and thousands of verses (shloka)....
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Kuntaka’s evaluation of Sanskrit literature [by Nikitha. M]
Mahanataka is also known as Hanuman-nataka, there is no certainty about the authorship of this drama. The verse at the end of this drama says that it is written by Sri Hanuman, the famous Puranic legend and the son of vayu. Some scholars opine that it is written by one Damodaramishra of 11th century C. E. It is also known as chaya-nataka or shadow play. It attains a unique position in Sanskrit dramatic literature because of its incorporation of all sentiments in a single drama....
Read full contents: 13. Mahanataka in Kuntaka’s treatment
Dramaturgy in the Venisamhara [by Debi Prasad Namasudra]
These are the ten principal varities of shows to which may be added a Mahanataka, a play of Nataka pattern with ten or more acts like the Balaramayna or the Hanuman Nataka there are also a few minor Varities called upa-rupakas. Chapter III The third chapter of the thesis is–Venisamhara: an Introduction. The chapter starts with the Nandi Verse addressed to Lord Krishna and Lord Hari. Then enters angry Bhima sena followed by Sahadeva in the stage....
Read full contents: Chapter 5 - Major findings and Concluding observations
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