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The Tradition Of Natya: Position And Development Of Natya In Sanskrit Tradition (Part 6: Modern Revival)

In the path to attaining spiritual bliss or Ananda, practice of dance also considered to be one of the highest forms of practicing yoga or union with Divine involved all eight stages of yoga.

December 14, 2022 Dr Sharda Narayanan

The Tradition Of Natya: Position And Development Of Natya In Sanskrit Tradition (Part 5: Decline in Classical Arts)

Temple culture being destroyed in North India by foreign invaders brought religious dance traditions to a close leaving only countryside small temples for devotional music in vernacular medium

December 7, 2022 Dr Sharda Narayanan

The Tradition Of Natya: Position And Development Of Natya In Sanskrit Tradition (Part 4: Repertoire of Indian Classical Dance)

Best form of drama was considered to lead to delightful aesthetic pleasure of rasa while also imparting moral values & ethics & what better than these dramas being based on our Purāņa-s & Itihāsa.

November 30, 2022 Dr Sharda Narayanan

The Tradition Of Natya: Position And Development Of Natya In Sanskrit Tradition (Part 3: Rasa Experience in Indian Aesthetics)

Dramatic representation should be such that audience can merge with & enjoy – when performance evokes particular sentiments to highest degree, the aesthetic relish experienced is known as Rasa.

November 23, 2022 Dr Sharda Narayanan

The Tradition Of Natya: Position And Development Of Natya In Sanskrit Tradition (Part 2: Ancient Indian Theatre)

Ancient Indian Culture considered all dedicated activity as Yajna – hence a stage presentation of dance & drama was regarded as offering to Gods as well as spiritual nourishment for audience

November 16, 2022 Dr Sharda Narayanan

The Tradition Of Natya: Position And Development Of Natya In Sanskrit Tradition (Part 1:  Early Beginnings)

Among the most beautiful poetry in Rg Veda is description of youthful Goddess of dawn (Ushas) dancing across the skies before sunrise, heralding the Surya, before his daily sojourn across the sky.

November 9, 2022 Dr Sharda Narayanan
Jayaraman Mahadevan

Unnamya Drstam – A Collection Of Sanskrit Verses And Songs – With English Translation  By Jayaraman Mahadevan

Jayaraman Mahadevan’s book of poems, “Unnamya Drstam” is simply brilliant. The first thing that strikes the reader is the friendly, easy-to-understand manner in which it is arranged.

July 4, 2021 Dr Sharda Narayanan

Dr Sharda Narayanan

Assistant Professor, Dr MGR Janaki College of Arts & Science for Women, Chennai.

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