conveys similar and important ideas to that which students concentrate on when studying literature of the world. These ideas are particularly evident in the dance, “Shabda (Khanda Muruga)”. Bharata Natyam originated in a manuscript called the Natya Shastra. This manuscript was written by Sage Bharata around 4000 B.C. This dance form was first conceived in order to express one’s energy and emotions and is one of the oldest of the eight other forms of classical Indian dance. Above all other purposes
“Abuse and Aftermath” Indian classical dance sounds easy well it’s not. The Natya Shastra is the foundation treatise for the classical dances in India and it’s attributed to the ancient scholar Bharata Muni. This cult needs extreme discipline of mind, body, soul, expressions, gestures, practice. It’s a form of expression of spiritual ideas, virtues and the essence of scriptures. If we get to the basics like we learn our first letters of alphabets this cult needs to be incorporated at a very early
Like many Indian arts, Indian dance also has its root in religion. Without the religious and cultural background of India, the growth and beauty of Indian dance is not possible. In ‘Natya Shastra’, there is a small story about the origin of Indian dance. According to Hindu mythology, dance first existed in heaven. There was always a constant conflict between the Asuras and the Devas for wealth and power. The Devas were tired of the Asuras’ greediness and jealousy. It was during this long period
evidence for the Indo-European connection (Dance and music of India). The vocal tradition is especially strong in Indian music. It is understood that the song is probably the most ancient form of music. Vocal music occupies a considerable part of Natya Shastra (Indian music). The samaveda is the oldest musical text in India. Most of the classical songs of north India are devotional in nature, but there are few genres which are especially oriented toward religion. Most notable is the bhajan, dhun or kirtan
India all have set rules which have been followed traditionally over the years. This set of rules that the classical dances follow is called the Natya Shastra. This is the ancient text that all Indian classical dances obey by in order for them to be called a “classic”. The eight forms that have succeeded in reaching the conventions of the Natya Shastra are: the Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Kathakali, Kathak, Manipuri, Odissi, Mohiniyattam, and Sattriya. Among all eight of these dances I argue that
Shashi Deshpande is one of the India’s leading contemporary novelists. She writes about issues related to women. Man-woman relationship is one of the most important areas of interest in her novels. Love in all its forms is an important theme in her novels. Deshpande is equally interested in mythology. A perceptive reader of Deshpande novels is familiar with her use of cultural narratives as allusions, reference-points and embedded-narratives. One of her concerns is to address contemporary issues
Human emotions are governed by four homours of Hippocratic medicine-black bile, yellow bile, phlegm and blood. The excess or deficiency of these fluids can affect a person’s temperament and health. Four temperaments is a proto-psychological theory that suggests that there are four fundamental personality types, sanguine (pleasure-seeking and sociable), choleric (ambitious and leader-like), melancholic (analytical and thoughtful), and phlegmatic (relaxed and quiet). Most formulations include the
In the Indian culture, the Abhinaya dance is a mime dance that is performed by combining dancing and acting. The Abhinaya dance is part of the full performance of the Natya Shastra. There are four types of Abhinaya in the Indian culture; Angika, Vachika, Aharya, and Sattwika. Angika means the use of the body to express meaning. For example, the Angika uses the major limbs in your body to perform the Abhinaya dance. Vachika means use of speech to show expression. An example of that is, the Abhinaya
The evolution of a postmodern multicultural society places a premium on increased understanding of issues surrounding culture and ethnic identity. Anthropology has traditionally defined culture as the sum total of artifacts (language, customs, tools/technology, institutions, etc.) that make up a human society. From a psychological perspective, it is useful to focus on the processes of symbolic communication that sanction the coherence of human societies and enable them to evolve such a variety of
WOMEN IN NATYASHASTRA The Natyasastra which is defined as the Fifth Veda in ancient India contains various forms of discrimination and suppression of women. It describes various aspects of theatre along with the comments on sexual behavior of male and female characters. In these descriptions Bharatamuni tells widely about types of male and female as characters and their ways of interaction. Most of the characters, Rasa development, plot and other dramatic devises of Sanskrit plays follow Natyashastric
Using the ‘signature’ narrative attributes of Indian cinema as reference, discuss whether they make it a ‘unique’ world cinema. When comparing Indian cinema with other cinema from around the world it is evident that narrative attributes are one of the key components that contribute to Indian film’s reputation as a ‘unique world cinema.’ Indian cinema separates itself from other world cinema styles through a number of aspects including its approach to aesthetic elements, such as camera angles and
throughout the rest of India as well. A popular interpretation of the name of the style is: Bhava (expression) + Raga (musical mode) + Tala (rhythm) Natyam (dance+acting) = BHARATA NATYAM (Chandra, 15). Named after sage Bharata, the author of Natya Shastra (manual of dramatic art), originated in temples, used to enact religious themes. Principles of classical dance have their origins in the Vedas, which detail the forms of dance, drama worship and meditation (Medhuri, 2). Upon looking up the definition
“Beauty is how you feel inside, and it reflects in your eyes. It is not something physical.” (Sophia Loren) Futurism was a craft development that started in Italy at the start of the twentieth century. Futurism was a generally Italian and Russian development, despite the fact that it likewise had followers in different nations, England and Portugal for instance. The Futurists investigated each medium of craftsmanship, including painting, model, verse, theatre, music, building design and even gastronomy