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Acting 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)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (natya)Acting (in Indian Dramas) is denoted by the Sanskrit word Abhinaya, which refers to the “way to convey or represent one’s emotion to others”, according to the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa, an ancient Sanskrit text which (being encyclopedic in nature) deals with a variety of cultural topics such as arts, architecture, music, grammar and astronomy.—Abhinaya (“acting”) is of four varieties, according to the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa: āṅgika, vācika, āhārya, and sātvika.
Natyashastra (नाट्यशास्त्र, nāṭyaśāstra) 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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Starts with: Act contrary.
Ends with: Attracting.
Full-text (+1179): Abhinaya, Samikshyakarin, Natya, Carin, Nritya, Shyenakarana, Svairavritta, Apakarana, Ahitakarin, Nartana, Nirvarya, Asamikshyakarin, Patakayoga, Anuvritti, Kamaga, Rangabhumi, Asamyakkarin, Yathakami, Ishanakrit, Bhitacarin.
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Search found 289 books and stories containing Acting; (plurals include: Actings). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
VIII. The Power of Maturing (20th-23rd Imperishable, Means of Attraction)
34th Imperishable, The Presence of Recollection Concerned with the Body
Vishnudharmottara Purana (Art and Architecture) (by Bhagyashree Sarma)
1.3. Elements of Drama (a): Acting < [Chapter 3 - Drama and Dance]
2.2. Hand Postures (a): Asaṃyukta-hasta < [Chapter 3 - Drama and Dance]
1.1. Definition and Origin of Drama < [Chapter 3 - Drama and Dance]
Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka (by I. B. Horner)
Fifty cases of acting badly < [4. Invitation (Pavāraṇā)]
Fifty cases of acting badly < [2. Observance (Uposatha)]
Procedure for making amends for offences < [2. Observance (Uposatha)]
Sthanam Narasimha Rao: An Andhra Actor < [November-December 1932]
My Reaction to Hindi Films < [December 1944]
Raghavachari as ‘Pathan Rustum’ < [November, 1928]
Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (by Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī)
Verse 1.2.183 < [Part 2 - Devotional Service in Practice (sādhana-bhakti)]
Verse 3.4.2 < [Part 4 - Parenthood (vātsalya-rasa)]
Verse 3.3.110 < [Part 3 - Fraternal Devotion (sakhya-rasa)]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 9.324 < [Section XLI - The Treatment of Brāhmaṇas]
Verse 7.27 < [Section II - Punishment (daṇḍa)]
Verse 1.3 < [Section I - Question of the Sages]
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