Theory of Rasa

1. Theory of Rasa
Presented by- Asha Dodiya b
Class- M A.
Semester- 2
Batch Year- 2015-17
Paper no.- 7 (Literary Theory and Criticism)
Email id- ashadodiya15@gmail.com
Submitted to- Smt. S B Gardi
Department of English
M K Bhavnagar University

2. • The rasa theory was first mentioned by
Bharatamuni in Natyashastra. It is about the senses
of human, which creates emotions in mind with the
help of natya.
• The concept of rasa is not only about natya, but it
includes dance, music, musical theatre, cinema and
literature. The actual performance of a particular
rasa differs greatly between different styles and
schools of abhinaya.

3.  Rasa is all about having emotions from the act
and actors.
 One can feel different sentiments from the
concept of rasa.
 There were many critics after Bharatmuni who
have given their opinions in rasa theory.
 Bharatmuni has given nine rasa and two rasas
were added by Rudrat and Uddbhatt

4. NAVARASA
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Hāsya
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Raudra
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Karun
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Bibhats
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Bhayān
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Veer
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Adbhu
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5. Erotic sentiments (Shringara)
About - love and beauty
- attractiveness and devotion
Colour- light green
God - Vishnu

6. Pathetic sentiments
(Karuna)
- About - sadness, pity or
grief.
- Colour- White
- God -

7. Comic Sentiment (Hasya)
- About - laughter, joy.
- Example- ravana
- Colour- White
- God - Ganesha

8. Furious (Raudra)
- About anger
- Example- Shiva
- Colour- Red
- God - Rudra

9. Heroic (Veer)
- About - courage, pride,
bravery and self
confidence.
- Example- Character of
Rama (Ramayana)
- God - Indra

10. Terrible (Bhayanaka)
- About - horror or
terror, fear.
- Example- character of
Rakshsha.
- Colour- Black
-God - Kali

11. Odious (Bibhatsa)
- About – disgust.
- Example- Prince Siddhartha
- God - Shiva
- Colour- Blue

12. Marvellous (Adabhuta)
- About – wonder and mystery.
- Example- Character of Rama
- God - Brahma
- Colour- Yellow

13. Relaxation (Shanta)
- About - peace and
calmness.
- Example- Rama
-God – Vishnu.
- Colour- White