Rasa Theory
Sanskrit and Prakrit Recitation: Two Voices of Ancient Drama
Two kinds of recitation in Natyashastra, Sanskrit and Prākrit. Learn their meanings, when to use each,…
10 Gunas of the Natyashastra
Explore the ten gunas of Natyashastra. Śleṣa, Prasāda, Mādhurya, and more. A practical guide for dancers…
Ten Faults in a Poetical Play
Explore the ten faults in a poetical play from Natyashastra. Learn their meaning with examples to…
The Ten Kinds of Yamaka in the Natyashastra
Explore the ten kinds of Yamaka in NatyaShastra with examples and practical insights. Learn how these…
The Five Kinds of Simile in Natyashastra
The 5 types of simile (upamā) in Natyashastra. Learn how performers can embody each simile through…
36 Lakshanas of Dramatic Composition
36 lakshanas of dramatic composition from the Natyashastra. Learn their meaning with examples, performance cues, and…
Sitting Postures in Natyashastra
Sitting postures from the Natyashastra. Learn how one must should sit on stage to express mood,…
Walking Postures of Women in Natyashastra
The three walking postures of women in Natyashastra — Ayata, Avahittha, and Asvakranta. Learn their execution,…
Gaits of Animals: Learn Their Extraordinary Movements
Learn how to perform the animal gaits in Natyashastra with detailed instructions, classical references, and stage-ready…
Marvel and Mirth: Adbhuta and Hasya Gaits in Natyashastra
How to perform Adbhuta (Marvellous) and Hasya (Comic) gaits from Natyashastra with step-by-step techniques, examples, and…