Sangitasamayasara

Here are the details of the book:

• Author: Deepti Omchery Bhalla
• Publisher: Bharatiya Vidya Bhawan
• Language: Sanskrit and English
• Edition: 2022
• ISBN: 9789391622060
• Pages: 168 (Throughout B/W Illustrations)
• Cover: Paperback
• Other Details: 21.5 cm x 14 cm
• Weight: 270 gm

About the Book:
Saṅgītasamayasāra, a 12th-century Sanskrit text by Pārśvadéva, is dedicated to Deśi Saṅgīta, which includes vocal, instrumental music, and dance. The text establishes music and dance as two distinct streams, with a primary focus on vocal and instrumental music. It introduces the triad concept of gīta (song), vāḍya (instrumental music), and nṛtta (dance). With a salutation to Lord Viṣṇu, it elaborates on important musical concepts like nāda, dhvani, śārira, āḷapti, sthāya, varṇa, tāḷa, and alamkāra. This makes it a crucial text in the study of classical music. Pārśvadéva, a Jain Ācārya and music scholar, is revered for his deep understanding of music and was honored with the title Saṅgīta-āḁkara (ocean of music). The work offers insight into the musical traditions of his time and discusses both the theory and practice of music and dance.

About the Author:
Dr. Deepti Omchery Bhalla is a Senior Professor of Karnatak Music at the University of Delhi, where she also serves as the Dean and Head of the Faculty of Music and Fine Arts. She has been teaching since 1985 and is an expert in the field of music, with a deep commitment to preserving and teaching classical traditions.