हर्षोल्लसत्परविकारजुषः करोति वन्देतमां तमहमिन्दुकलावतंसम् ॥ १ ॥ षट्त्रिंशकात्मकजगद्गगनावभास-संविन्मरीचिचयचुम्बितबिम्बशोभम् । षट्त्रिंशकं भरतसूत्रमिदं विवृण्वन् वन्दे शिवं श्रुतितदर्थविवेकिधाम ॥ २ ॥ विश्वबीजप्ररोहार्थं मूलाधारतया स्थितम् । धर्तृ शक्तिमयं वन्दे धरणीरूपमीश्वरम् ॥ ३ ॥ सद्विप्रतोतवदनोदितनाट्यवेद-तत्त्वार्थथिजनवाञ्छितसिद्धिहेतोः । माहेश्वराभिनवगुप्तपदप्रतिष्ठः संक्षिप्तवृत्तिविधिना विशदीकरोति ॥ ४ ॥ उपादेयस्य सम्पाठस्तदन्यस्य प्रतीकनम् । स्फुटव्याख्या विरोधानां परिहारः सुपूर्णता ॥ ५ ॥ लक्ष्यानुसरणं श्लिष्टवक्तव्यांशविवेचनम् । सङ्गतिः पौनरुक्त्यानां समाधान समाकुलम् ।। सङ्ग्रहश्चेत्ययं व्याख्याप्रकारोऽत्र समाश्रितः ॥ ६ ॥
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Verse 1
MangalacharanSalutations to Lord Śiva, adorned with the crescent moon, who delights in supreme transformation with joy. (1)
Salutations to Śiva, whose consciousness illuminates the universe, reflected in the thirty-six principles expounded in Bharata's sūtras. (2)
Salutations to the Lord as the foundation of the universe, the seed of creation, embodying the sustaining power. (3)
Abhinavagupta, established in Śiva's grace, elucidates the *Nāṭyaśāstra* concisely for the benefit of scholars and aspirants. (4)
The commentary will include relevant texts, summarize others, clarify contradictions, and provide complete explanations. (5)
The commentary follows the text closely, analyzes complex topics, resolves repetitions, and summarizes key points. (6)
This opening verse invokes Śiva, described as 'indukalāvatamsam' (adorned with the crescent moon), symbolizing his divine authority over creation and dissolution. The phrase 'harṣollasatparavikārajūṣaḥ' indicates Śiva's joyful engagement in cosmic transformation, setting the tone for the *Nāṭyaśāstra*'s exploration of art as a divine expression. (1)
This verse connects Śiva's cosmic consciousness to the thirty-six tattvas (principles of existence) in Indian philosophy, suggesting that the *Nāṭyaśāstra*'s framework mirrors this universal structure. Abhinavagupta emphasizes that his commentary will elucidate Bharata's sūtras, rooted in Śiva's divine wisdom. (2)
This verse praises the divine as the root cause and sustainer of the cosmos, symbolized as the earth (*dharaṇīrūpam*). Abhinavagupta highlights the foundational role of divine energy in both creation and the aesthetic principles of the *Nāṭyaśāstra*. (3)
Here, Abhinavagupta asserts his authority as a commentator, rooted in the tradition of Maheśvara (Śiva). He aims to clarify the essence of the *Nāṭyaśāstra* in a succinct yet comprehensive manner, fulfilling the desires of those seeking the truth of dramatic arts. (4)
This verse outlines Abhinavagupta's methodological approach: directly quoting essential texts, summarizing less critical ones, resolving apparent contradictions, and ensuring a thorough and clear exposition of the *Nāṭyaśāstra*'s principles. (5)
Abhinavagupta details his interpretive method, emphasizing adherence to the original text, detailed analysis of intricate concepts, resolution of redundant elements, and a synthesized summary to ensure clarity and coherence in his exposition. (6)
This is commented upon the Mangalacharanam of Chapter 1 by Rik Amrit
This verse connects Śiva's cosmic consciousness to the thirty-six tattvas (principles of existence) in Indian philosophy, suggesting that the *Nāṭyaśāstra*'s framework mirrors this universal structure. Abhinavagupta emphasizes that his commentary will elucidate Bharata's sūtras, rooted in Śiva's divine wisdom. (2)
This verse praises the divine as the root cause and sustainer of the cosmos, symbolized as the earth (*dharaṇīrūpam*). Abhinavagupta highlights the foundational role of divine energy in both creation and the aesthetic principles of the *Nāṭyaśāstra*. (3)
Here, Abhinavagupta asserts his authority as a commentator, rooted in the tradition of Maheśvara (Śiva). He aims to clarify the essence of the *Nāṭyaśāstra* in a succinct yet comprehensive manner, fulfilling the desires of those seeking the truth of dramatic arts. (4)
This verse outlines Abhinavagupta's methodological approach: directly quoting essential texts, summarizing less critical ones, resolving apparent contradictions, and ensuring a thorough and clear exposition of the *Nāṭyaśāstra*'s principles. (5)
Abhinavagupta details his interpretive method, emphasizing adherence to the original text, detailed analysis of intricate concepts, resolution of redundant elements, and a synthesized summary to ensure clarity and coherence in his exposition. (6)
This is commented upon the Mangalacharanam of Chapter 1 by Rik Amrit
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