Book Review - Natya Sastra in a Nutshell - Sreya Srinath

Nāṭya Śāstra in a Nutshell: A Hand Book on Nāṭya Śāstra

Author: Dr. P. Rama Devi

Pages: 230 / Edition: 2025

Price: Rs.1000

Nāṭya Śāstra in a Nutshell by Dr. P. Rama Devi is a concise guide to Bharata Muni's foundational treatise on Indian performing arts. In this volume, Dr. Rama Devi simplifies complex classical theories such as Rasa, Bhāva, the Chaturvidha Abhinayas, and many other intricate concepts into a lucid, easy-to-understand format that is especially useful and valuable for young music and dance students. The author has further enhanced clarity by providing illustrations for hastas, padas, dr̥ṣṭibhedas, sthānakas, etc., making it easier for exam going students to grasp these advanced topics with greater accuracy through well-presented visuals and explanations. Additionally, the inclusion of ślokas along with their translations makes the text more accessible and easier to comprehend.

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