Abhinava Bharati
Commentary on the Bharatanatyamśāstra
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The Abhinavabhāratī is Abhinavagupta's magisterial commentary on Bharata's Nāṭyaśāstra, providing interpretive depth on dramaturgy, rasa theory, and the aesthetics of performance.
It reshaped subsequent Indian theatrical and literary criticism and became the standard text in the field, often overshadowing earlier commentaries.
Abhinavagupta's insights connect performance theory with broader metaphysical concerns, reflecting his erudition across ritual, philosophy, and the arts.
The work is central for understanding classical Indian aesthetics and Abhinavagupta's broader intellectual project.
Sanderson references it as evidence of Abhinavagupta's range and influence.
It reshaped subsequent Indian theatrical and literary criticism and became the standard text in the field, often overshadowing earlier commentaries.
Abhinavagupta's insights connect performance theory with broader metaphysical concerns, reflecting his erudition across ritual, philosophy, and the arts.
The work is central for understanding classical Indian aesthetics and Abhinavagupta's broader intellectual project.
Sanderson references it as evidence of Abhinavagupta's range and influence.
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