Composed by the Venerable Sage Bharata

The Science of Dramaturgy

original: "Natyashastra"; the foundational Sanskrit treatise on performing arts, encompassing theater, dance, and music.

Volume One

Illuminated by the "Abhinavabharati" commentary—the insight of the venerable Teacher Abhinavagupta—and featuring an extensive Introduction and the "Madhusudani-Balakrida" literally "Madhusudan’s Child-Play," a modest title for a scholarly commentary composed by the head of the Ancient Eastern Branch,

the venerable Teacher Madhusudan Shastri.

Chaukhambha Vidyabhavan Chowk (Opposite Chitra Cinema) Varanasi-221001

Editor

Master of Literature, Shri Madhusudan Shastri, M.A.

Former Dean, Faculty of Oriental Learning, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.

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