Nandikeshvara's Dance Treatises
The question asks to identify a work by the scholar Nandikeshvara, focusing on the fields of abhinaya (expression) and nritta (pure dance), excluding his well-known text, Abhinaya Darpanam.
Identifying Nandikeshvara's Works
Nandikeshvara is a renowned figure in Indian classical dance theory. While Abhinaya Darpanam is his most famous work, he is also credited with other significant texts. We need to find the one that fits the criteria:
- Bharatarnava: This is another major work attributed to Nandikeshvara, dealing extensively with various aspects of dance, including abhinaya and nritta.
- Sangeeta Ratnakara: Primarily a treatise on music, though it covers dance aspects, it's attributed to Sarangadeva, not Nandikeshvara.
- Bhava Prakasha: This text is generally attributed to Shárngadeva or Saradatanaya, focusing on emotions (bhava) in drama and dance.
- Natyadarpana: This work is attributed to Ramachandra and Gunachandra, focusing on dramatic theory.
Conclusion on Abhinaya & Nritta Work
Among the given options, Bharatarnava is the work attributed to Nandikeshvara that covers abhinaya and nritta besides Abhinaya Darpanam.
Therefore, the correct option is Bharatarnava.
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