It is a Sanskrit Hindu text on the performing arts written by sage Bharata Muni. It consists of 36 chapters with a cumulative total of 6000+ poetic verses describing performance arts. The name of this text is _________.
A
Tantraloka
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B
Natya Shastra
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C
Brahma Sutras
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D
Ashtavakra Gita
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Solution
The correct option is B Natya Shastra Natya Shastra is a detailed treatise and handbook on dramatic art that deals with all aspects of classical Sanskrit theatre. It is believed to be written by the mythic Brahman sage and priest Bharata Munni. It consists of 36 chapters with a cumulative total of 6000+ poetic verses describing performance arts.