Movement and Mimesis The Idea of Dance in the Sanskritic Tradition
The most comprehensive view of the evolution of dancing in India is one that is derived from Sanskrit textual sources. These texts are the basic material that students of the dance in India must examine in order to uncover its past. Since the rebirth of i
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Mandakranta Bose The University of British Columbia, Asian Centre, Vancouver, Canada
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Base, Mandakranta, 1938Mavement anO mimesis: the idea of dance in the Sanskritic tradition I by Mandakranta Bose. p. cm. -- (Studies of classical India; v. 12) Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-94-010-5594-9 ISBN 978-94-011-3594-8 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-94-011-3594-8
1. Danclng--India--History. 1. Title. II. Series. GV1693.B595 1991 793.3' 1954--dc20
2. Sanskrit language--Texts. 91-21902 CIP
ISBN 978-94-010-5594-9
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Movement and Mimesis
Studies of Classical India VOLUME 12
Editor: Bimal K. Matilal Spalding Professor of Eastern Religions & Ethics, Oxford University, U.K.
Editorial Board: R. P. Goldman, Daniel H. H. Ingalls and A. K. Ramanujan
The aim of this series is to publish fundamental studies concerning classical Indian civilization. It will conclude editions of texts, translations, specialized studies, and scholarly works of more general interest related to various fields of classical Indian culture such as philosophy, grammar, literature, religion, art, and history. In this context, the term 'Classical India', covers a vast area both historically and geographically, and embraces various religions and philosophical traditions, such as Buddhism, Jainism, and Hinduism, and many languages from Vedic and Epic Sanskrit to Pali, Prakrit, and Apabhramsa. We believe that in a profoundly traditional society like India, the study of classical culture is always relevant and important. Classical India presents an interesting record of deep human experience, thoughts, beliefs, and myths, which have been a source of inspiration for countless generations. We are persuaded of its lasting value and relevance to modem man. By using extensive and for the most part unexplored material with scientific rigor and modem methodology, the authors and editors of this series hope to stimulate and promote interest and research in a field that needs to be placed in its proper perspective.
The titles published in this series are listed at the end of this volume.
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CONTENTS
Acknowledgements
ix
Abbreviations
xi
Preface
1
1. Introduction
5
2. The literature of Dance
13
3. The Naryasistra and the Concept of Dance
108
4. Llisya: A Dramatic Art
131
5. NrtYa and Upariipaka
154
6. Bandha and Anibandha
194
7. The Degi Tradition
216
8. Conclusion
256
Glossary
261
Bibliography
289
Index
305
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