BHASA'S 13 PLAYS

 

Dramas of Bhasa (Based on Ramayanam)

1. प्रतिमानाटकम् – represents the story of Rama from the preparation for his coronation by Dasaratha, upto his coronation after 14 years of his life in forest. This is a seven act play with Bhasa’s innovative ideas like introducing प्रतिमा – statue, while bringing Bharata to Ayodhya. This drama begins with killing of Vali and ends with Rama’s coronation – पट्टाभिषेकम् । Rama is the hero and this drama   is written in seven Acts.

2. अभिषेकनाटकम् – This drama is based on how “पट्टाभिषेकं” is performed for Rama after defeating Ravana in battle and it is written in six Acts.

Dramas of Bhasa (Based on Mahabharatam)

1. दूतवाक्यम् -Duta Vakyam – is a one Act play based on Mahabharata story. Sri    Krishna is the hero. Bhasa explains in brief in this Drama about how Krishna goes as a Messenger to Kauravas.

2. दूतघटोत्कचम् - Duta Ghatotkacham: This is a one act play based on          Mahabharatam. Ghatotkacha, son of Bhima is the hero and this drama        explains how Ghatotkacha goes as a messenger to meet Kauravas.

3. कर्णभारम् - Karna Bharam: This is a one act play based on Mahabhratam.    Bhasa explains how Karna is feeling emotional while taking part in the war     with Pandavas. Indra receiving armor and ear rings from Karna is highlighted here.

4. ऊरुभङ्गम् - Urubhangam: This is a one act play based on Mahabhratam. Bhima is the hero of this Drama. Bhasa explains how Bhima shows revenge on Duryodhana by breaking his thigh for fulfilling Draupadi’s promise.

5.  मध्यमव्यायोगः - Madhyama Vyayoga – This is a one act play of Bhasa based on Mahabharatam. Bhasa introduces his imagination on how Ghatotkacha – son of Hidimba meets with his father Bhima and their family reunites after an interesting happening is the story of this play. Here Bhima himself is          attempting to reveal his identity to his own son Ghatotkacha by involving in a playful fight with him.

6. पञ्चरात्रम् - Pancha Ratram – written in 3 acts, author Bhasa describes how Dronacharya helps Pandavas to get half of their Kingdom. Duryodhana performs a Yajna and requests his Guru Dronacharya to get Dakshina. When Dronacharya demands half of the Kingdom to Pandavas, Duryodhana replies that he should be able to find the Pandavas in five nights. Through a battle in which Duryodhana was defeated by Pandavas, Dronacharya’s wish is fulfilled as he found them. Based on five nights spent by Pandavas in forest, this drama is written.

Dramas of Bhasa (Based on imagination)

 1. स्वप्नवासवदत्तम् – A six act play – King Udayana’s marriage is arranged in secrecy by his minister यौगन्धरायणः & पद्मावती ।  काल्पनिकी कथा – an imaginery tale chosen by author himself.         

2. प्रतिज्ञायौगन्धरायणम् – A four act play. Minister of Udayana यौगन्धरायणः helps the king to escape from the prison of वासवदत्ता’s father – King of Ujjain.

3. चारुदत्तम् – A four act play. A love story of a poor Brahmin चारुदत्तः with court dancer वसन्तसेना ।

4. अविमारकम् - A six act play depicts the devine love of अविमारकः & कुरङ्गी l

Dramas of Bhasa (Based on Bhagavatam)

 

1. बालचरितम् - This is a one act play based on Sri Vyasa’s Srimad          Bhagavata Puranam. In this drama author Bhasa beautifully describes the birth, childhood plays of Sri Krishna. Bhakti sentiment is highlighted beautifully in this drama with beautiful verses.