Mysore/Mysuru: “Diversity is hidden in Sanskrit plays. It unveils the emotions of people in all the three lokhas (tri-loka or three worlds),” opined Sanskrit Scholar H.V. Nagaraja Rao.

He was speaking on the topic ‘Sanskrit dramas and theatre’ at ‘Greeshma Rangayanotsava’ programme organised at Rangayana in city recently.

 “Sanskrit plays are not only about love, but it also includes topics related to political analysis, society, people’s behaviour, their emotions and feelings. In recent days the usage of Sanskrit language has increased, hence many have started writing plays in Sanskrit. Writers are using the language in the simplest form so that people can understand the facets of the play easily.”

Stating that a few may like the music of the play, Nagaraja Rao said that a few others might like the story line, acting or the direction. “Everyone likes to dance. Artistes in olden days with their own power of voice used to deliver dialogues in such a way that they were audible to the large section of  audience. But as the technology developed, acting has become easier and the opportunities have become more.”

“Various elements from the Roman and Greek theatre have been adopted in Indian theatre. The days and week counting with respect to horoscope beliefs came from these two countries,” he added. 

Bharatiya Rangavidyalaya students staged a play ‘Vidisha Prahasana’ on the occasion. Rangayana Deputy Director Nirmala Mathapati and others were present.