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- 2. “No meaningful idea is conveyed if the RASA is not evoked” “ -Bharat Muni ”
- 3. Natyashastra Rasa theory was mentioned in chapter six(6) of Natyashastra. Natyashastra was written by a hermit known as Bharat Muni. In 200BC. In detailed description of rasa theory is given by Abhinav Gupta. who was a philosopher. he introduced 9th rasa in his work “Abhinav Bharati” in 900AD Presentation title 3
- 4. Introduction The meaning of rasa in Hindi or Sanskrit language is ‘RAS’ which means Juice or Taste or Essence of something. Primarily rasa was used in Dramas later on it was used in Poetry also. Essentially writer uses Rasa to convey his feelings and emotions to the reader. Presentation title 4
- 5. Aim of “Rasa” • The primary aim of rasa during Drama performance or while reading Poetry is to make the audience or reader happy and to entertain them. • But there is a slight change in Rasa concept of Indian Aesthetics. Its supreme aim is to Portray the reality to audience. • When we say reality it is that reality that the author want to show the audience or make them feel by the medium of drama performance. • Now rasa theory can be seen everywhere in Indian art forms like Dance, Music, Poetry, Drama, Paintings etc. • According to Rigveda there is 6 type of rasa but later in Natyashastra we get a description of 8 type of rasa. Last 9th rasa was introduced by Abhinav Gupta.
- 7. 1. Srinagar rasa • Srinagar rasa means the rasa indicating romance and love. • It can be seen in many of the dramas dealing with love stories and it is easily visible in Indian retro movies which had loud expression like drama.
- 8. 2. Hasya rasa • Hasya rasa denotes laughter and comedy. • Poets use hasya rasa to make good poems for pleasure and thought Presentation title 8
- 9. 3. Karun rasa • Karuna rasa denotes compassion and mercy. Seeing a tragedy. • For example when we see Shakespeare’s tragedy we develop a compassion towards the hero. Presentation title 9
- 10. 4. Rudra rasa • Rudra rasa denotes fury or anger. • The base emotion is rage, and is manifested through a readiness to protest and resist, through verbal aggression, and through violence and war. Presentation title 10
- 11. 5. Virya rasa • Virya rasa symbolizes heroism. • It is shown by challenging words and deeds conveying courage, boldness, bravery, and self- confidence. Presentation title 11
- 12. 6. Bhayanaka rasa • Bhayanaka rasa shows horror and terror. • For example the opening scene of Macbeth which shows the three witches induces some sort of terror in the audience. Presentation title 12
- 13. 7. Bibhatsa rasa • Bibhatsa rasa portrays disgust or aversion. • It is derived from determinants such as hearing of unpleasant, offensive, impure, harmful things or seeing and discussing them. Presentation title 13
- 14. 8. Adbhuta rasa • It expresses wonder and amusement. • When we see some magical tricks we can feel this rasa. Presentation title 14
- 15. 9. Shanta rasa • Shanta rasa which indicates peace. • This rasa requires purity and spirituality. • For example: meditation and om chanting. Presentation title 15
- 16. Conclusion Presentation title 16 • “Rasa is not something we know Rasa is something we feel.” • So Indian aesthetics is primarily concerned with the art forms like poetry, music, and architecture, however sculpture and paintings are also studied under aesthetics theories.
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