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Vakyabhinaya, Vakya-abhinaya, 󾱲Բⲹ: 2 definitions

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Vakyabhinaya 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.

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Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Vakyabhinaya in Natyashastra glossary
Source: Wisdom Library: Nāṭya-śāstra

󾱲Բⲹ (वाक्याभिनय) refers to “representation through words� and is another name for simply , one of the representations through which the body (śī) expresse itself, according to the Nāṭyaśāstra chapter 24. These bodily expressions, or representations (abhinaya), are to be executed in accordance with the psychological states () and sentiments (rasa) available in the dramatic play (ṭy). It forms a part of 峾Բ󾱲Բⲹ, or “harmonious representation�.

: Shodhganga: Kohala in the Sanskrit textual tradition (ns)

󾱲Բⲹ (वाक्याभिनय) refers to one of the six aspects of 峾Բ󾱲Բⲹ (“harmonious representation�), according to the Nāṭyaśāstra of Bharatamuni (2003: GOS Vol. III: pp.146,149).—G.H. Tarlekar explains that 峾Բⲹ-󾱲Բⲹ refers to basic representation which is presented using the head, hand, waist, chest, shanks and the thighs simultaneously. According to him, it is produced by the representation of speech, gestures and temperament (sattva). Abhinavagupta refers to the older authorities who followed the school of Kohala, who consider 峾Բ󾱲Բⲹ to be of six varieties. Bharata has not spoken of these six varieties but does mention six aspects of 峾Բ󾱲Բⲹ [e.g., 󾱲Բⲹ].

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Natyashastra (नाट्यशास्त्र, ṭyśāstra) 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).

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