The Aspect of Symbolism In Bharatas Dramaturgy

It could be observed that the colour, presiding deity and the Swara of each Rasa speak for the commandable. Use of the symbolism. for srngara the colour is green and the deity is Visnu, green is the colour of nature (Prakrati). Which is symbol of fertility. Vishnu is described as ‘Ujwal Veshadhari’ who is a symbol of beauty in unison. Panchama is the musical note, Hasya is silver shaded and its deities r Sivaprasadas (attendence of lord Shiva). the note is Madhyama silver is very bright metal. In Hasya the face becomes as bright as silver there. Therefore the colour is quite appropriate. Sivaprasadas or known to make Shiva and Parvati always laugh out of happiness by their comic action. Karuna is the stage when the mind is desperate and the bright part of expectation faded. Karuna the note of Karuna is Nisada and the deity is Yama. Rudra has red as it’s colour Rudra as the deity, red is the colour of blood. A sudden change of mind is also possible with this colour. Rudra a part of lord Shiva is always furious shouting lord Brama by asking that what he is supposed to do. The notes are Risabha and Dhaivata. For vira the colour is golden and the deity is lord Indra golden colour adds slpenders to the sentiment. Indra is considered as the symbol of Vira-rasa. He is one to lead the Gods in the battle and ever remain victorious. The colour of Bhayanaka is black and presiding deity is Kamadeva. Kama to does his work, hiding himself. Symbolise one who has the element of fear, as he is likely to be caught, if his activity is exposed. To remain hidden means to remain in drakness. Blue is the colour and Mahakala is the deity of Bibhatsa. Blue is a cool colour. Which suggest endlessness and vagueness. For Adbhuta the colour is yellow and the deity is Brahma yellow is pleasant and worm colour. Adbhuta feels the mind with pleasure. The description of the Apsaras is also symbolic. It is said their feet do not touch the earth. It could be enterpretted in such a way that the woman in Indian concept were given and elevated position. is also relavent here. An other symbolism is the name of Visvakrma itself. Visvakarma is the architect of Devas. - (NS) he is one who designed the world. Brahma asks him. To construct Natyagraha he construct the same which is miniature of the world. World is the macrocosm and the Natyagraha is the macrocosm. Natyagraha is the cross. Section of the world. After constructing the Natyagraha he posted Indra as a gate-kipper, Varura in the green room. Vayu and moon as the securities. Yama for discipline and Kubera as the cashier. He appointed mrtyu and nirrti as the door keeper and fixed one spear and stick on the top and bottom respectively. After the construction of Natyagraha Visvakrma put a flag staff called Jarjara. It is the main part of Natyagraha. In short the introduction of Visvakarma and his actions are symbolic.

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