Natya Kramaha: Shloka and Meaning in Kathak for Beginners
Guru Pali Chandra gives us the text and the meaning of the Natya Kramaha Shloka. The shloka is
“Yatho Hasta thatho Drishti,
Yatho Drishti thatho Manah
Yatho Manah thatho Bhaava,
Yatho Bhaava thatho Rasa”
These are basic tenets that are essential to every Kathak dancer derived from ancient texts and passed down from one generation to another. Every beginner should aspire to live by these teachings.
“Yatho Hasta thatho Drishti,
Yatho Drishti thatho Manah
Yatho Manah thatho Bhaava,
Yatho Bhaava thatho Rasa”
These are basic tenets that are essential to every Kathak dancer derived from ancient texts and passed down from one generation to another. Every beginner should aspire to live by these teachings.
Natwari Tukra 1 - Definitions and Notations
Samatal Hastak or Hand gesture Explanation and Importance in Kathak for Beginners
Three Different Types of Chakkars in Kathak for Beginners
Sum Demonstration for Beginners - Showcasing Sum in Kathak
Chaals Explanation for Beginners - Understanding the Importance of Chaals in Kathak
Tatkar Ka Tukra Solo Performance with Different Ways of Hastaks
Padhant or Recitation Performance in Kathak for Beginners
