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In Yadavabhyudaya, Desika (1268-1369, Sri Vaishnava
guru/philosopher) refers to Krishna's dance as Arabhati. The Divya
Prabandham abounds in pasurams, where Vishnu is referred to as koothan
(dancer). Not surprisingly, the Pancharatra Agamas make it clear that
dance is an important part of worship in Vishnu temples. In the Paadma
Samhita, Vishnu tells Brahma about the gestures, postures and dances
that please him. ('Natya, an integral part of temple worship' by Suganthy Krishnamachari, The Hindu Friday Review, May 28, 2020) |
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Ramanujacharya (1017-1137, Hindu philosopher/scholar) settled temple
singers in a street in Srirangam, and the street was named Sen Tamizh
Paaduvaar Veedhi. He also established in Srirangam, a training centre
where special dances for the temple were taught. There was a complete
involvement on the part of the Acharya and his followers, when music and
dance were presented in temples. There were two instances where
Ramanujacharya pointed out how certain pasurams had to be interpreted
through abhinaya. ('Natya, an integral part of temple worship' by Suganthy Krishnamachari, The Hindu Friday Review, May 28, 2020) |
