Bhāsa - Wikipedia
WEBBhāsa is one of the earliest Indian playwrights in Sanskrit, predating Kālidasa. Estimates of his floruit range from the 4th century BCE [1] to the 4th century CE; [2] the thirteen plays attributed to him are commonly dated closer to the first or second century CE. [3]
Bhāsa | Sanskrit Poet, Playwright, Philosopher | Britannica
WEBBhāsa (born 3rd century ad, India) was the earliest known Sanskrit dramatist, many of whose complete plays have been found. In 1912 an Indian scholar discovered and published the texts of 13 of Bhāsa’s dramas, previously known only by the allusions of ancient Sanskrit dramatists.
Bhasa - Sahapedia
WEBBhasa is one of the oldest known classical playwrights in the history of Sanskrit literature and may well be known as the father of Sanskrit drama. A prolific poet and dramatist, he was venerated by Kalidasa, Banabhatta, Rajashekhara and critics such as …
Bhasa Biography - Life & Works - ILoveIndia
WEBOne of the greatest pioneers of classical Sanskrit drama, Bhasa is said to have lived around 3rd Century A.D. He is one of the earliest known Sanskrit dramatists of ancient India. An Indian scholar, Mahamahopadhyaya Ganapati Sastrigal, rediscovered thirteen of his plays in the year 1912.
Bhāsa/As a dramatist - SANSKRIT BHUVAN
WEBAs in Sanskrit literature, the original poet means Balmiki that form means the original playwright who means Bhāsa. The name of Bhāsa is first heard in the introduction to Kālidāsa's play "Mālāvikāgnimitraṁ". Then some of the extraordinary features of his plays can be known in Bāṇabhatta's poetry.
Bhasa - Ancient India History Notes - Prepp
WEBJun 26, 2024 · Bhasa, who predates Kalidasa, is one of the earliest and most celebrated Indian playwrights in Sanskrit. He was born in the 3rd century AD ie. Post -Mauryan period. His plays generally describe events between the 4th century BCE to the 4th century CE.
Bhasa: A Literary Rebel of the Ancient World - PeepulTree
WEBMar 6, 2021 · This was Bhasa, one of the most elusive and enigmatic poets of ancient India. Bhasa remained a mystery for so long because, except for references in the works of ancient Indian greats, none of his plays were believed to have survived the vagaries of time.
Bhāsa - Wikiwand articles
WEBBhāsa is one of the earliest Indian playwrights in Sanskrit, predating Kālidasa. Estimates of his floruit range from the 4th century BCE to the 4th century CE; the thirteen plays attributed to him are commonly dated closer to the first or second century CE.
Unveiling Bhasa: Exploring Classical Indian Theatre
WEBOct 31, 2023 · Bhāsa, who lived during the 3rd century AD in India, stands as the earliest known Sanskrit playwright. Bhāsa emerged as a prominent figure in the early history of Indian playwrights who composed their works in Sanskrit, predating the renowned Kālidasa.
Bhāsa (Author of The Shattered Thigh and Other Plays) - Goodreads
WEBBhāsa is one of the earliest and most celebrated Indian playwrights in Sanskrit. However, very little is known about him. He is dated between the 2nd century BCE and 2nd century CE. Based on the language used, his date is also supposed to be around 5th century BC. The plays of Bhāsa had been lost for centuries.