The Sanskrit Drama in its Origin, Development, Theory & Practice c6.s3.13

c6.s3.13

⁷ The Prākritic form of the term as opposed to Vedic *nṛtu* and *nṛtta* is legitimate evidence for the development of pantomimic dancing in circles more popular than priestly. But it does nothing to show that such dancing was originally secular, or that it rather than religious dancing gave a factor to drama.