Sydney Carter’s most famous hymn, which is titled for this activity, was partially inspired by a statue of a Hindu deity engaged in this activity. For 10 points each:
[10m] Name this activity that the gopis of Vrindavan can do for an entire kalpa after Krishna stops time for them. Krishna’s performance of this activity is commemorated in the rasa lila.
ANSWER: dancing [accept word forms like dance; accept Lord of the Dance]
[10e] This Hindu deity is often depicted as dancing, leading him to be known as the Lord of the Dance. Lingam statues also symbolize this member of the trimurti often depicted with a blue throat.
ANSWER: Shiva [or Siva; accept Nataraja]
[10h] This Sanskrit dance and theater manual describes the dancing poses of Shiva, such as the tandavam. The sage Bharata is traditionally considered the author of this work.
ANSWER: Nāṭya Shāstra
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