Jain Journal 1979 07

Author(s): Jain Bhawan Publication
Publisher: Jain Bhawan Publication

Page 43

JULY, 1979
Sm. Nirmala Banthia, Sm. Sarita Rateria and Sm. Chandrika Maru respectively as Jinadasa, Jinapalita and Jinaraksita, the followers of Acharya Sudatta are also worth mentioning.
The performance of the drama Abhayaruci includes two dance ensembles, one celebrating the spring and the other representing the joy of blood-thirsty goblins at the site of execution where Abhayaruci and Abhayamati were drawn in chains. The dances performmed on stage were very fascinating and the first one epitomised the exuberance of spring and the second one communicated the horror of the mass sacrifice. Choreographed by Sri Narayan Sarkar and Sri Yogendra Narayan the dance ensembles appeared fascinating and admirably co-ordinated. The drama was directed by Sri Rajendra Sharma who is a recognised expert in this branch of art on stage. Sm. Rajkumari Begani who has rendered an excellent translation of the drama from its original Bengali into Hindi had also devoted her talent and endeavour for its successful presentation on stage. She also rendered her active co-operation when Abhayaruci was earlier staged on 10th March, 1979 at Sikharji, the holy mountain of Pareshnath. The music accompanying the drama in performance flowed, murmured and rippled in moods of events. This will again give credit to the eminent musician Sri Robi Biswas and his party. The costume for the stage version of Abhayaruci was supplied by Rupayan, Calcutta, while the lighting effect was brought about with skill and efficiency by Sri Anil Saha. In a word, Abhayaruci will be ever remembered as an emblem of eternal truth.