Abhinavagupta’s Comments on Aesthetics in Abhinavabhāratī and Locana

Product Description Abhinavagupta was a Kashmiri practitioner of the Sanskrit tradition, well-known to those very few researchers who follow theories on Indian aesthetics. His contribution to the tradition of aesthetic theories is extensive; he established a university to educate 10,000 students in aesthetics, tantra vigyan and traditional Sanskrit theories, and he authored 47 books, out of which 23 are still in existence. Students, researchers and faculties from Sanskrit departments, as well as Sanskrit practitioners, should be exposed to the illuminating practices available in Indian traditions and the theories originating in Kashmir. In this book, a detailed analysis is carried out on Abhinavaguptas two splendid commentaries, Locana on Dhvanyloka and Abhinavabhrat on Ntyastra. Abhinavagupta presented the views of Lollata, Saankuka and Bhattanayaka, with each view followed by relevant criticism. He also set forth his own views in great detail and these are widely discussed in this text. The book will be of interest to scholars from the fields of Indian aesthetics, Natyashastra, principles of meaning, literary criticism, Indology, Sanskrit texts and linguistics. About the Author Dr Neerja A. Gupta is the Principal of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavans Sheth R A PG College of Arts and Commerce, Ahmedabad, India, and Syndicate Member of Gujarat University, India. She headed the Departments of Indian Diaspora and Migration Studies, as well as the Study Abroad Program, at Gujarat University. She is also the International Academic Chair of the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin, and is on the panels of several international and Indian universities, academic bodies, and Pradesh Service Commissions. She holds a PhD in English and an Advanced Research degree in Russian Language and Literature, and has published twelve books. Her areas of interest include English literature, Indian poetics, contemporary literature in Indian languages, Indian diaspora studies, and classical dance.