Hastalakshanadeepika – a Study Report
A Study on the Ancient Text 'Hastalakshanadeepika' and its Literary Influence
by Mrs. Gurude Urmila Babureddy*,
- Published in Journal of Advances and Scholarly Researches in Allied Education, E-ISSN: 2230-7540
Volume 2, Issue No. 2, Oct 2011, Pages 0 - 0 (0)
Published by: Ignited Minds Journals
ABSTRACT
‘Hastalakshandeepika’ its author placeand date are unkown. But the severalbooks, ‘Natyakalpadruma’,‘Kerala Sahitya Charitam’, Kerala Sahitya Vijnana, Kosam are helpful for thestady of Hastalakshandeepika. In the ‘Natyakalpa druma’ ManiMadhava cakyar. Says that themudras of Kutiyottam generalyfollows the Hastalakshanadeepika. Generally it could be said that its period isbefore the 10th century Abhinayadarpana. Because Kutiyottam is said to have acquired its form around the 10thcentury Abhinayadarpana. There is no other evidence about the textsare left.
KEYWORD
Hastalakshanadeepika, author, place, date, books, Natyakalpadruma, Kerala Sahitya Charitam, Kerala Sahitya Vijnana, Kosam, mudras, Kutiyottam, period, 10th century, Abhinayadarpana, evidence, texts
