• 10 Minutes with Shantha - Chapter 15 Summary - Hasta Mudras

  • Dec 29 2024
  • Length: 5 mins
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10 Minutes with Shantha - Chapter 15 Summary - Hasta Mudras

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  • 10 Minutes With Shantha

    Chapter Summary 15 - Hasta Mudras

    Hasta Mudras are the soul of Bharatanatyam, where every gesture tells a story, holds meaning, and evokes emotion. These gestures form a unique language, allowing dancers to communicate the unspoken.

    They are categorized as Asamyuta Hastas (single-hand) and Samyuta Hastas (double-hand), symbolizing everything from gods and nature to human emotions. Shantha often says that using mudras feels like painting vivid pictures in the air, immersing the audience in the narrative.

    Each mudra harmonizes with the eyes, breath, and expressions to create rasa, the emotional essence of the performance. Without them, Bharatanatyam would lose its voice, for mudras truly make the art divine.
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