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Rasa theory 

Q1:Rasa Theory 

Ans: Introduction 

What is Rasa Theory 

Meaning of Rasa

There are 6 branches of Natyashatra.It is know as Indian asthetic like Rasa, alankar ,vriti, vakrokti ,Dhvani,Auchitya.They are related to each other .for 5he produced the emotions in the mind of readers and spectators.In all this branches Rasa is the most ansian theory in Indian Asthetic .It established by Bharatmuni How is the author of Natyashastra.

🔆 What is Rasa Theory ?

Ans:In a simple words Rasa means

रस यते अनेन ईती रस:|

Relist:Like the taste of food is rasa.

Rasa is the sole of any literature.

Rasa is produced by the mingling of vibhav,anubhav,and vaibhicharibhav.Bhartmuni gives the detail an Rasa in chapter 6 and 7 of Natyashastra.

🔆 Meaning of Rasa:

The world Rasa is composed of two leaters 'Ra' and 'Sa'.'Ra' means together.'Sa'means motion.

Rasa means:'ToFlow'

                    'Plesure'

                    'Delite'

                    'Intrest'

                    'Charm'

                    'Beauty'

                    'Aligens'

                    'Extra'

Rasa sutra/Nat sutra:

रस सूत्र: नट्टू सूत्र 

विभाव अनुभाव व्यभिचारी भाव रस निश्चिद रस निष्पत्ति:|

Vibhav:2 types 

Anubhav:Body expression 

Vaibhicharibhav:33

Alambana vibhav:Person 

Udipana vibhav:Circomestences 

Vibhav can be called as sthayibhav as they are cause of excitation.The actor with concentrated mind can produce whatever the effect the situation demands.Anubhavas may be imitated simply by the practice of acting,but the responsiveness is a mental state of an actor expressed with the bodily action.They are eight in number.(1)sveda-persiration(2) stambha-stupefaction (3) Romancha-horripilation (4) Svarabhanga-change in tone(5)vepathu-trembling (6) vaivanya-discoloration (7) Asru-Tears(8)pralaya-swoon.

Vyabhicharibhavas-(the Transitory emotions)are also called sancharibhavas only flash momentarily and do not stay for a long time.The mind and body when subjected to an emotional impact,the mind experience a series of emotions.They Traverse between the actor and spectator,make the static emotion stronger and make the mind respond favorably to the experience of Rasa.