Pathos: 3 definitions
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Pathos means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Gitashastra (science of music)
: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (gita)The Pathos Sentiment (in Sanskrit: 첹ṇa-) refers to one of the nine kinds of Sentiment (rasa) in Indian classical Music. They have an inherent relationship with the svaras (“musical notes�).—There are nine kinds of sentiments: [e.g., Pathos (첹ṇa)]. In the Nāṭyaśāstra some particular svaras are determined for the delineation of some specific sentiments. In the Nāṭyaśāstra it is accepted that—the notes Ի and Ծṣād are used to delineate the sentiment of 첹ṇa-.
Gitashastra (गीतशास्त्र, īٲśٰ) refers to the ancient Indian science of Music (gita or samgita), which is traditionally divided in Vocal music, Instrumental music and Dance (under the jurisdiction of music). The different elements and technical terms are explained in a wide range of (often Sanskrit) literature.
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (natya)The Sentiment of Pathos is denoted by the Sanskrit term ṇa-, which represents one of the nine kinds of Rasa (“soul of Drama�), according to the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa, an ancient Sanskrit text which (being encyclopedic in nature) deals with a variety of cultural topics such as arts, architecture, music, grammar and astronomy.—Karuṇa i.e., pathos is the sentiment delineated in the circumstances of sorrow. The Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa says that it is enacted through frightened limbs, crying in grief, pale and dry face. This sentiment arises at the death of the beloved one or lovable friends or because of loss of wealth. In this context the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa is seen to follow the Nāṭyaśāstra. According to the Sāhityadarpaṇa, pathos arises in loss of desired things as well as in attainment of unwanted things.

Natyashastra (नाट्यशास्त्र, ṭyśٰ) 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).
Shilpashastra (iconography)
: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (shilpa)Pathos refers to one of the Nine Sentiments (citrarasa) in ancient Indian Painting (citra), according to the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa, an ancient Sanskrit text which (being encyclopedic in nature) deals with a variety of cultural topics such as arts, architecture, music, grammar and astronomy.—Painting is a medium of showing the inner feelings and emotions of a painter which can strikes the inherent sentiments of connoisseur’s mind [e.g., the sentiment of pathos (첹ṇa)]. [...] The 첹ṇarasa i.e., the pathetic sentiment is reflected through a Painting in which a painter creates pathos on the basis of the actions projecting begging, separation, calamity, compassion etc.

Shilpashastra (शिल्पशास्त्र, śilpaśāstra) represents the ancient Indian science (shastra) of creative arts (shilpa) such as sculpture, iconography and painting. Closely related to Vastushastra (architecture), they often share the same literature.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Patocam.
Full-text (+13): Karuna, Karunarasa, Adakebiluballi, Shabdasvarasya, Titha, Rasabhanga, Avalaccuvai, Karunya, Dayavira, Ruksha, Svarasa, Begging, Calamity, Compassion, Vidula, Svarasya, Separation, Rasa, Poetry, Tunne.
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Search found 63 books and stories containing Pathos; (plurals include: Pathoses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Tragic Potentialities of Bhavabhuti < [April � June, 1984]
"Shakuntala"–Its Tragedy < [April 1940]
Tears and Smiles in Charles Lamb < [July � September 1976]
Malatimadhava (study) (by Jintu Moni Dutta)
Part 1.3b - Karuṇa Rasa (The pathetic sentiment) < [Chapter 2 - Literary Study of the Mālatīmādhava]
Part 1c - The Works of Bhavabhūti < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Sankalpa Suryodaya of Venkatanatha (Critical Study) (by R. Laxmi)
Delineation of Karunarasa or Sentiment of Pathos < [Chapter 4b - Rasa delineation of the play]
Kuntaka’s evaluation of Sanskrit literature (by Nikitha. M)
1. Tāpasavatsarāja in Kuntaka’s treatment < [Chapter 4 - Kuntaka’s evaluation of Sanskrit Plays of other Poets]
3. Amaruśataka in Kuntaka’s treatment < [Chapter 6 - Kuntaka’s assessment of Verses Cited in Śatakas and Anthologies]
3.8 (b): Lexical figurativeness or padapūrvārdha-vakratā < [Chapter 1 - Vakroktijīvita: A Synoptic Survey]
Discovery of Sanskrit Treasures (seven volumes) (by Satya Vrat Shastri)
2. Karuna Rasa in Sanskrit Literature < [Volume 3 - Classical Sanskrit Literature]
4. A Note on Sri-kalidasa-carita-samgraha < [Volume 4 - Modern Sanskrit Literature]
6.5. The concept of Karuna (compassion) < [Volume 7 - Society and Culture]
Jivanandana of Anandaraya Makhin (Study) (by G. D. Jayalakshmi)
Analysis of ṇa- < [Chapter 6 - Dramatic aspects of the Jīvanandana Nāṭaka]