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)
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.
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