[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975) › c8.2155 # Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c8.2155 Purāṇic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Purāṇic Literature c8.2155 - **Language:** English ### [c8.2155](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.2155) 7. Samavakāra. The plot should be based on a story of the devas and asuras. There will be three Acts. There must be twelve brave heroes in it. The chief sentiment will be heroism. The seizure of a city, declaration of war or a big fire should be part of the play. Sumudramathana is an example. - [Previous: c8.2154](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.2154) - [Next: c8.2156](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.2156) - [Up: c8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.2155](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.2155) · Pramāṇa