Moksha (Dance for Salvation):
The
finale of the repertoire comes with Moksha or Mokhya.
It is a release from worldly bonds, and is interpreted
as one of the four aims of life: Religion, Property,
Inclination and Salvation, where Nirvana (release)
or mukti is sought. The aim and object of Salvation
is to be merged with the Supreme Soul. The dancer
seeks release metaphorically through a performance
of this number, in a repertoire that has come to stay.
Moksha
Nata is a pure dance that has no Abhinaya (action).
This is served with the company of many different
dance pieces. In this, the Pahapata (four beats) and
Jhula talas (six beats) are employed. It is generally
in a fast tempo with the recitation of Ukutas, played
on the Mardala.
