Sangita Ratnakara
Topic: Southern Dynasties: Chalukyas, Pallavas, Cholas · NCERT: Beyond NCERT
Meaning
The Sangita Ratnakara is a Sanskrit book on music and dance. Sarangadeva wrote it at the court of the Yadava kings of Devagiri in the Deccan in the 13th century. It explains ragas (melody patterns), talas (rhythm cycles) and dance. It is a key text for both Hindustani (north Indian) and Carnatic (south Indian) classical music.
Example
Sarangadeva wrote the book at Devagiri in the 13th century, before Indian classical music split into its northern and southern styles. That is why both traditions treat it as a key text today.
Don't confuse with
- Manasollasa: written in the 12th century by the Western Chalukya king Someshvara III. It is an encyclopaedia of royal life covering music, medicine, cooking and games. The Sangita Ratnakara deals only with music and dance.
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