Natyashastra is a compilation of work by various sages but the tradition offers its authorship to sage Bharata. In ‘Natya Shastra’, there is a small story about the origin of Indian dance. According to Hindu mythology, dance first existed in heaven. There was always a constant conflict between the Asuras and the Devas for wealth and power. The Devas were tired of the Asuras’ greediness and jealousy. Natyashastra opens with the origin of theatre, beginning with inquiries made by Bharata`s pupils, which he answers by narrating the myth of its source in Brahma.
This art explains the nature, objective, and expanse of natya as a Veda through this unique myth. It can be interpreted in many ways, but can draw certain obvious characteristics of Sanskrit theatre the natya was created by Brahma, the god of creation, a source of pleasure to minds the four vedas were created by Brahma, but the lower cast and ladies were not allowed to study them. So he created an entirely new activity. Brahma named this activity ‘Natya’, which was later, renamed ‘Natya Veda’.
The art of ‘Natya’ was performed before an audience of Devas and Asuras. Natyashastra as Abhinavagupta provides not only his own illuminating interpretation of the Natyashastra, but wide information about pre-Bharata traditions as well as varied interpretations of the text offered by his predecessors. A lot of importance is given to music in natyashastra, the classical Indian concept of the drama, including dance, music, poetics, and general aesthetics. Its primary importance lies in its justification of Indian drama as a vehicle of religious enlightenment. Natyashastra has offered a remarkable dimension to growth and development of Indian classical music, dance, drama and art.
This art explains the nature, objective, and expanse of natya as a Veda through this unique myth. It can be interpreted in many ways, but can draw certain obvious characteristics of Sanskrit theatre the natya was created by Brahma, the god of creation, a source of pleasure to minds the four vedas were created by Brahma, but the lower cast and ladies were not allowed to study them. So he created an entirely new activity. Brahma named this activity ‘Natya’, which was later, renamed ‘Natya Veda’.
The art of ‘Natya’ was performed before an audience of Devas and Asuras. Natyashastra as Abhinavagupta provides not only his own illuminating interpretation of the Natyashastra, but wide information about pre-Bharata traditions as well as varied interpretations of the text offered by his predecessors. A lot of importance is given to music in natyashastra, the classical Indian concept of the drama, including dance, music, poetics, and general aesthetics. Its primary importance lies in its justification of Indian drama as a vehicle of religious enlightenment. Natyashastra has offered a remarkable dimension to growth and development of Indian classical music, dance, drama and art.
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