Presentation on Rasa Theory

1. Rasa Theory In
Vitthal Teedi
• Name: Panchasara Jignesh k.
• Roll no: 8
• Enrollment No: 3069206420200013
• Paper No: 9 Criticism
• Batch: 2020-2022
• Email: jigneshpanchasara5758@gmail.com
• Submitted To: S.B. Gardi Department of
English MKBU

2. What is Rasa Theory?
• A Rasa Literary means “Juice, Essence or Taste.”
• It refers to the emotional flavors/essence crafted into the
work by the writer and relished by a “sensitive spectator’
or Sahraday or one with positive taste and mind.
• Rasa are created by Bhavas: The state of mind.
• The Rasa theory is mentioned in chapter 6 of the ancient
Sanskrit text Natyashastra.
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3. Vitthal Teedi
• Vitthal Teedi is an Indian Gujarati language
drama web-series on OHO Gujarati directed
by Abhishek Jain starring Pratik Gandhi as
the protagonist Vitthal Teedi. The first season,
stylized as Chapter 1, was released on 7 May
2021. It was reviewed positively for
performance, direction, production, music
and script.
• Set in the Eighties in rural and small-town
Saurashtra in Gujarat, web series Vitthal
Teedi lays down the story of an expert
gambler and his rise to becoming the best,
with all the high stakes in tow.
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4. There are 9 (Nine)
Rasas

5. 1.Shringara Rasa:
Representation of Love &
beauty
- Represents attractiveness and
Devotion
- When you appreciate beauty it
connects you to the source of
love.

6. Hasya ( comic
sentiment)
Represents Laughter, Joy
or Mirth
-This Rasa connects us
Humour, laughter,
happiness and
contentment.
It is the Extension of what
we feel within Love.

7. Heroic ( Veer)
Represents courage, Pride
and self Confidence.
Bravery, confidence and
Pride.

8. Shanta (Relaxation)
Deep calmness and
relaxion
In peace we become so
full that we are empty.

9. Karuna ( sadness)
Compassion is connects us
to all.
Through compassion we
can relate deeply to each
other.
When ones sadness is truly
experienced around a
situation it can give a sense
of completion.

10. Bhayankara ( fear)
Doubt, worry, Insecurity
When we live our selves in
fear, we shut down
completely.

11. Bhibhasta (odious)
-Represents disgust
and aversion

12. Raudra ( Furious)
- Represents anger
- When anger is not honored it
can bring up irritation,
Violence, hatred
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13. Adabhuta / wonder
-Curiosity, Mystery,,
When we become
fascinated with the idea of
life.
It is our Playfulness and
Innocence.

14. The one seen from the web- series.

15. Works cited
saxena, S. k. “The Rasa Theory: An Essay in Understanding.” INDIAN
CULTURE, Sangit Natak Akademi, New Delhi, 1989,
indianculture.gov.in/rasa-theory-essay-understanding.
Vora, Kashyap. “Where to Watch ‘Vitthal Teedi’? Check out Details about the
New Pratik Gandhi Web Series.” Republic World, 12 May 2021,
www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/regional-indian-cinema/where-
to-watch-vitthal-teedi-check-out-details-about-the-new-pratik-gandhi-web-
series.html.

16. Thanks