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NATAKA.
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PREFACE TO THE CONTENTS
OF VOL, VIII.
Sanskrit Dramas, in most of their varieties, are represented in this library by nearly 465 manuscripts. Writers on Sanskrit Dramaturgy generally classify the dramas into ten main divisions and innumerable subdivisions. The ten main divisions are:(1) Nataka, (2) Prakaraṇa, (3) Bhāṇa, (4) Prahasana, (5) Dima, (6) Vyāyoga, (7) Samavākāra, (8) VIthi, (9) Anka, (10) and Ïhāmṛga. The basis of this classification is well set forth in probably almost all works on Sanskrit literary criticism. The definitions of each
may be noted here in brief.
Acharya Shri Kailassagarsuri Gyanmandir
Generally this consists of not less than 5 and not more than 9 acts. The story is either Puranic or of topical historical interest. The hero is mostly a Dhirodatta or Dhiralalita. Only one sentiment forms the dominant one and all the rest are subjected to, never rising above the level of a subordinate. The denoument must be such as to excite wonder and admiration. Certain acts, like eating, battle, death, dressing etc., should not be exhibited upon the stage.
PRAKARANA.
This division should consist of 10 acts. The story is the result of the creative fancy of the author. The hero is usually a minister, Brahmin or a merchant. He is usually a Dhirasanta, Among the ladies that take part in the drama there may be the family woman or a vegy or both as the case may be. In other respects it agrees with the Nataka.
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