Mudrarakshasa (HINDI) by Vishakadatta


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ProductID: 26832 - Paperback - 104 Pages (Year: 2008)
Rajpal ~ ISBN: 9788170287704

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Mudrarakshasa is a historical play of the nataka type in seven acts written by Visakhadatta in 6th Century A.D. in which Chanakya, the minister of king Chandragupta of Pataliputra, wins over Rakshasa, the minister of the Nandas to the side of Chandragupta.

It is an unique play in many respects. The play is based on a political theme and it bears testimony to the consummate skill of Visakhadatta as a dramatist. It does not present any of the recognized dramatic sentiments (rasa), but introduces a new, hitherto unrecognized sentiment of intense rivalry between two sharp-witted ministers dedicated to the service of their respective kings.

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Table of Contents

PREFACE

INTRODUCTION

CHARACTERS

Act I: How the Signet Ring was Acquired

Act II: What Rakshasa Thought

Act III: The concocted Quarrel

Act IV: Rakshasa’s Activities

Act V: The Cunning Letter

Act VI: The Fake Noose

Act VII: The Reconciliation

About the Author

VISHAKADATTA, an eminent dramatist, introduces himself as the grandson of the Vassal king Vateshvaradatta, son of king Bhaskaradatta in the introductory section of his play Mudrarakshasa. He is credited with another play called Devichanragupta which deals with the Huna invasion during the reign of Chandragupta. A fine scholar Vishakdatta had a good command of metres and figures of speech and was well acquainted with dramaturgy, logic, astrology, and philosophy. His dramatic art and knowledge of Arthashastra are evenly balanced in Mudrarakshasa. He broke fresh ground in Sanskrit drama and gained fame with this play only.

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