Natyashastra

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अल्पाभिधानेनार्थो यः समासेनोच्यते बुधैः । सूत्रतः साऽनुमतव्या कारिकार्थप्रदर्शिनी ॥ ११॥

The meaning that is expressed with a concise term, which is mentioned by the wise, should be accepted as valid, as it shows the purpose of the sutra.

english translation

नानानामाश्रयोत्पन्नं निघण्टुनिगमान्वितम् । धात्वर्थहेतुसंयुक्तं नानासिद्धान्तसाधितम् ॥ १२॥

It is born from various sources, accompanied by definitions and conclusions, connected with the meanings of roots, causes, and established through various philosophical views.

english translation

स्थापितोऽर्थो भवेद्यत्र समासेनार्थासूचकः । धात्वर्थवचनेनेह निरुक्तं तत्प्रचक्षते ॥ १३॥

Where the meaning is established, signifying the sense through a compound, and explained here by the root-meaning and expression, it is called a definition.

english translation

सङ्ग्रहो यो मया प्रोक्तः समासेन द्विजोत्तमाः । विस्तरं तस्य वक्ष्यामि सनिरुक्तं सकारिकम् ॥ १४॥

The summary that I have spoken, as described by the learned Brahmins in a compound form, I shall explain in detail, with a clear etymology and full explanation.

english translation

श‍ृङ्गारहास्यकरुणा रौद्रवीरभयानकाः । बीभत्साद्भुतसंज्ञौ चेत्यष्टौ नाट्ये रसाः स्मृताः ॥ १५॥

The eight sentiments in drama, known as Rasa, are Shṛṅgāra (Erotic), Hāsya (Comic), Karunā (Pathetic), Raudra (Furious), Vīra (Heroic), Bhayanaka (Terrible), Bībhatsa (Odious), and Adbhuta (Marvelous). These are all recognized in dramatic art.

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