Name: Neha Mehta

Roll No: 15

Semester: 2

Topic: Rasa Theory

Submitted to: Smt. s. b. Gardi Department of English Bhavnagar

Introduction

The rasa theory originates with Bharata in Natyashastra.

It claims that the object or meaning that is sought to be conveyed in literary composition is in nature of an emotion experience on mans mind and heart.

The Natyashastra describes nine rasas or Nava Rasa that are the basis of all human emotion.

Nine Rasa:

Shringar Hasya Adhuta Veera Shanta Karuna Bhayank Bhibastsya Shorya

Shringar (Love)

Shringar: Love and beauty

Emotion used to represent that which appeals to the human

mind.

One find beautiful, that which evokes

love.

Hasya (Laughter)

The rasa used to express joy or

mirth.

Lightheartedness or riotous laughter.

There is joy all around and all are

of good cheer.

Adhuta (Wonder)

Ahdhuta

One feels when one

comes across

something divine and

supernaturalism.

• Wonder and curiosity

Veera (Heroic Mood)

His confidence and heroism while facing the mighty ten-

headed demon king Ravana is part of Indian legend, folklore

and mythology.

Shanta (peace)

Shanta: Peace

It represent the state of clam

and unruffled repose.

It is marked

simply by the luck

of all other rasas.

Karuna (Tragedy)

Karuna: Grief and compassion.

The feeling of unspeakable tragedy and despair.

Utter hopelessness and heartbreak.

Bhayank (Horror)

Bhayank: Fear

The subtle and nameless anxiety caused by a presentation of evil.

The feeling of helplessness evoked by a mighty and cruel.

Bhibustsya (Disgust)

Bhibustsya: Disgust

The emotion evoke by anything that nauseates us.

Revols or sickens us is bhibustsya.

Shorya (Bravery)

Shorya: Strengh for fighting

Once desire to fight and die for cast religion

Conclusion

Thank You …