Natyashastra Nayikas: Classification by Relationship
The Natyashastra, attributed to Bharata Muni, is a foundational text on Indian performing arts, including drama and theatre.
In the context of Sanskrit drama and classical Indian arts, a Nayika is the female protagonist or heroine, and the Nayaka is the male protagonist or hero.
The Natyashastra classifies Nayikas based on several factors, including their varying emotional states and the nature of their relationship or association with the Nayaka. This systematic categorization helps in understanding the nuances of feminine characters in drama.
The collective term used in the Natyashastra for these classifications of Nayikas, based on their emotional relationship and situation concerning the Nayaka, is the Ashtanayikaa. This term refers to the eight principal types of heroines.
The other options represent specific types or concepts:
- Dhiralalitaa and Dhira prashantaa are types of Nayakas (heroes), not Nayikas.
- Shatha is one specific type of Nayika (a deceitful heroine), falling under the broader classification, but it is not the collective term for all Nayikas based on their relationship status.
Therefore, the correct term for Nayikas categorized according to their emotional relationship with their Nayakas is Ashtanayikaa.
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