Parasamuttha, Para-samuttha: 1 definition

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Parasamuttha 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)

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Source: archive.org: Natya Shastra

Parasamuttha (परसमुत्थ).—Blemishes (ghāta) created by an enemy (parasamuttha) are: all round screaming, buzzing (viṣphoṭita), noisy clapping, throwing of cow-dung, clods of earth, grass and stones in the place of performance. Blemishes created by an enemy are considered by the wise to be due to jealousy, hostility to the party injured, or being partial to the party’s enemy, or receiving bribe from the latter (arthabheda).

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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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