Bharatanāṭyam as moving philosophy: the abhinaya of liberation

The nuanced gestures and expressive movements of Bharatanāṭyam, a classical Indian dance form, convey the philosophical quest for mokṣa, or liberation, through the emotional and intellectual journey of the dancer. By embodying the nine rasas, or emotions, the dancer transcends the mundane and enters a realm of spiritual liberation. Through its intricate vocabulary of movement, Bharatanāṭyam poses fundamental questions about the nature of existence and the human condition.

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