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Introduction To Nayak-Nayika

Introduction : Nayak-Nayika


According to human behaviour Shastrakaron explained the difference in behaviour of ‘Men’ and ‘Women’ which are called as nayak-nayika bheda. A brief information is found on nayak-nayika bheda in ‘natyashastra’ of bharat.

  • Nayak ( Good behavior of men )


Qualities of good man- Helpful, knowledgeable, respecting other women. According to the nayika man who is of jolly mood, a clever, disciplined person is called ‘Nayak’.

According to behavior of men, clarification of nayak is done on this basis :-

  • Dhirodata ( according to behavior ) : The nayak who is free from doing mistake, very serious, good behavioured , joyfull, showing sorrow in someone’s death, patient, stable, self-respect, helping hand and faithful to his married wife is called dhirodaa.


Eg : Lord Ram and Buddha.

 

  • Dhirodwat : Ego, attitude, showing money, cleverness, show off is called dhirodwat.


Eg : Ravan, Kumbhkaran and Kansa are ‘nayak’ are under this category.

 

  • Dhirolalit : The nayak is always tension free, sweet behavior, cheerful person, enjoying dance and art is called dhirlalit.


Eg : Lord Krishna

 

  • Dhirprashant : The nayak carrying common qualities like knowledge, priests and meditation from carrying extraordinary qualities is called ‘dhirprashant’.


 

  • Nayika -Bheda


 

Differentiation of nayika is done on basis of many view such as : Religion, age, caste, nature, situation  face etc. There are 3 types of nayika on the basis of religion view.

 

  • Swakiya : The nayika who dance to entertain her husband is called swakiya. Swakiya nayika is ( good in character ) and ( devotee to her husband ) . Her dance is limited to her husband. These are of 3 types : 1) Pleasant, 2) medium and 3) praglam.


 

  • Parkiya : The nayika who is an art lover and dance only for the keeping of art is called parkiya. These are of two types –Oodha and anoodha. ( Oodha ) nayika is a married woman and ( Anoodha ) nayika is unmarried.


 

  • Ganika: The nayika who dance only for money to entertain others is called nayika. She shows fake love only for money. Ii is clear that dancer lady is not good for society.

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