Explanation Of Rasa Theory : Art of dance and Vedic Literature : use the Example of the Characters of Ramayana

1. Art of Dance and Vedic
Literature “RAMAYANA”

2.  Name :- Charmi Vyas
 Roll No. :- 2
 Email id :- cmvyas1996@gmail.com
 Study :- M.A ( Sem – 2 )
 Paper No. :- 8, ( Literary theory &
Criticism )
 Topic :- Explanation of rasa theory
by the use of dance form
 Submitted to :- Pro. Dilip Barad.
Department of English, Bhavnagar
University, Bhavnagar.

3.  Although the concept of rasa is
fundamental to many forms of Indian
art including dance, music, drama
and literature.
 This theory was mostly applicable to
drama and dance. The rasa theory
may be seen also from audience point
of view.

4. shringar
Raudra
Hasya Adabhut
Bibhatsa
Bhayanaka Veer
Karuna
Shant

5. • Represents beauty
and love
• This should be acted
by graceful look, smile
and attractive gesture
• Example :-
Abhigyanshakuntlam
and Ramayana

6. • Represents anger
• That is produced by
battles, striking,
wounding etc.. And
acted by using weapon
and help of Mudra.
•Example :- character
of shiva

7. • Represents Happiness
• Example :- Hanuman
and Vanar sena

8. • Represents mystery
and curiosity.
• Example :- character
of Shabri in
Ramayana.

9. • Represents disgust
and aversion
• Example :-
• Character of
Lakshmana in
Ramayna

10. • Represents horror and
terror
• Example :- character
of Ravan

11. • Represents courage
, bravery and pride
• Example :-
Character of Ram in
Ramayana

12. • Represents sadness,
pity and grief
• Example :-
Character of Raja
Dasharatha, Bharat
and Vibhishana

13. • Represents peace and
the state of mind
• Example :- Character
of Sita in Ramayana

14.  Without Rasa Literature is incomplete
 Epic are complete with all Rasa
 It Touches everyone’s life
 It have all the solution of life’s problem

Example – Movie “Oh My God”
- “Bhagwad Gita”