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About The Book: The Das'A-Rupa: Or Hindu Canons of Dramaturgy by Dhananjaya, edited by Fitzedward Hall, explores the ten essential "modes" of Hindu theater, blending moral, emotional, and philosophical elements. The text emphasizes the ethical responsibility of playwrights and performers in conveying moral and spiritual lessons. Hall’s translation and commentary make the original Sanskrit accessible, offering insights into the structure of ancient Indian theater and its integration with ethical teachings. The work underscores the deep connection between drama and ethics in Hindu cultural traditions. About The Author: Dhananjaya, a 10th-century court poet, authored Dasharupakam, a crucial text on Hindu dramaturgy. It describes ten dramatic "modes" that combine moral, emotional, and philosophical elements, building on Natya Shastra principles. The work has significantly influenced modern theater, emphasizing ethical responsibility in performance.About The Editor: Fitzedward Hall (1825–1901) was an American Orientalist and philologist who contributed to the Oxford English Dictionary. He was the first American to edit a Sanskrit text, with works like Atmabodha (1852) and Vasavadatta (1859). Hall also advanced Hindi grammar, publishing Ballantyne's Hindi Grammar (1868), and made significant contributions to English philology. The Title 'The Das'A-Rupa: Or Hindu Canons of Darmaturgy written/authored/edited by Dhananjaya Fitzedward Hall', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789367804506 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 295 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English, Sanskrit. The subject of this book is Hindusim. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms.