“ Rasa Theory”

1. Welcome
Name:- Lalji. G. Baraiya.
Course.:- M.A.-1 , Sem-2.
Year:- 2019-’20.
Roll no.:- 21.
Enrollment no.:-2069108420190001.
G-mail Id.:- laljibaraiya789@gmail.com.
Paper no.:- 7(Literary Theory & Criticism).
Topic:- “ Rasa Theory”
 Submitted to:- Smt. S.B.Gardi.Dep.of Engllish
Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University

2. Bharatmuni
Ancient Indian
theatrologist
and
musicologist
Wrote the Natya Shastra
Especially
Sanskrit theatre
Father of
Indian
theatrical
art forms
Between
200 BCE and
200 CE

3. Natyashastra

4. Relation between Rasa & Bhava
• Rasa theory is built around the concept of
Bhava which is sub-divided into :
i. Vibhava
ii. Sthayibhava
iii. Sancaribhava
iv. Anubhava
v. Satvikabhava

7. 1.) Love (Rati)
• Represents love
& beauty,
attractiveness &
devotion.
• Emotions appeals
to human mind
• Ex. (Abhigya./
Vishnu, Ophelia)
• Colour : Light
green

8. 2.) Laughter
(Hasa) Represents joy & mirth
Used depict
simple joy,
riotous
laughter
Ex. Ravan ( Atthasya), Malaprop
Color :
White

9. 3.) Marvellous ( Vishmaya)
Represents wonder,
mystery and curiosity
Across something
divine & supernatural
Ex. Character of Rama &
Brahma
Color : Yellow

10. 4.) Heroic ( Utsaha)
Represents courage, pride, bravery and self confidence
Color: Pale Orange

11. 5.) Relaxation ( Santa)
• Represent peace and
serenity
• State of calmness
• Ex. Rama, Gandhi
• Color : White

12. 6.) Tragedy (Shoka)
• Represents Sadness,
Pity ,grief and
Compassion
• Feeling of
unspeakable tragedy
& despite
• Utter hopeless and
heart break
• Color: Grey

13. 7.) Terrible ( Bhaya)
Represent horror or
terror, fear and anxiety
Ex. Rakshasha, monster,
Frankestein
Color: Black

14. 8.) Odious ( Jugupsa)
• Represents disgust
& hate and aversion
• Emotion evoked by
anything that
nauseates us that
revolts or sickness
us.
• Color: Blue

15. 9.) Furious ( Krodh)
• Represents
anger & fury
• Ex. Shiva
• Colour : Red

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