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According to the Sangeeta Ratnakara by Sharangadeva, a voice lacking Sattva (inner feeling) cannot truly be Sukha (pleasing), even if technically perfect. Therefore, Sukhanatha requires the performer to be in a state of emotional equilibrium.

The Sukatanta Upanishad, also known as the Sukatanta or Sukhatanta Upanishad, is a minor Upanishad of Hinduism, attached to the Atharvaveda. The Upanishad is a Sanskrit text that explores the nature of the Self (Atman) and the Ultimate Reality (Brahman). It is a dialogue between the sage Sukatanata and his disciple, highlighting the path to spiritual liberation. sukatanata

The earliest and most authoritative definition of Sukhanatha is found in the (Chapter XXVII, regarding the qualities of actors). According to the Sangeeta Ratnakara by Sharangadeva, a