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Navigating the Labyrinth of Indian Literary Aesthetics
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Which ancient Indian text is considered the foundational work on literary aesthetics?
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Natya Shastra
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The Natya Shastra, attributed to the sage Bharata Muni, is an ancient Sanskrit text that deals with the theory of dramaturgy and performance. It is considered the foundational work on Indian literary aesthetics and provides insights into the concepts of rasa, dhvani, and alamkara.