Question

Discuss the theory of imitation in hatyashastra. What is the importance?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Its many chapters contain detailed treatments of all the diverse arts that are embodied in the classical Indian concept of the drama, including dance, music, poetics, and general aesthetics. Its primary importance lies in its justification of Indian drama as a vehicle of religious enlightenment.

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Answer 2

Theory of imitation in Natyashastra

Explanation:

• The Natyashastra  of Bharata is the primary work of dramatic theory, including music and dance
• Bharata 's theory of drama relates to bhavas, the imitations of the emotions performed by the actors, and the rasas (emotional responses) inspired by them in the audience.
• The 8 basic bhavas/emotions are: humor,  love,  anger, energy, grief, fear, astonishment, and disgust. In observing and imagining these emotions, the audience experiences eight principal responses, or rasas: love, pity, anger, disgust, heroism, awe, terror and comedy
• The text includes a collection of precepts on art , theater, music, writing and performance and although it deals mainly with stagecraft, it has also inspired Indian music , sculpture, literature, and drawing. While the Natya Shastra is regarded  as the cornerstone of India's fine arts.