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play by Bhavabhuti
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contribution to South Asian art
- In South Asian arts: The theatre
The Mahāvīracarita (“The Exploits of the Great Hero”) treats of Rāma’s battle with Rāvaṇa and the Uttararāmacarita (“The Later Deeds of Rāma”) treats of the life of Rāma after he has abandoned Sītā. Bhavabhūti lacks the elegance and grace of Kālidāsa but is more pensive—even brooding—than…
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discussed in biography
- In Bhavabhuti
…the author of three plays: Mahaviracharita (“Exploits of the Great Hero”), which gives in seven acts the main incidents in the Ramayana up to the defeat of Ravana and the coronation of Rama; Malatimadhava (“Malati and Madhava”), a complex original love intrigue (complete with sorcery, human sacrifice, and Tantric practice)…
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