Nāṭya Śāstra
The Nāṭya Śāstra, an ancient Indian treatise attributed to sage Bharata Muni, is the foundational text for Indian classical performing arts. It covers dance, drama, music, and stagecraft, emphasizing the transformative power of art. The text’s principles of rasa, abhinaya, and stagecraft continue to inspire artists and scholars, bridging ancient wisdom with modern insights.