This document summarizes the Indian literary theory of rasa. It discusses how rasa refers to the aesthetic emotions elicited in the audience through a work of performance or poetry. Specifically, it notes that rasa is the soul that brings a dramatic work to life. It then outlines Bharata Muni's definition of rasa from the Natya Shastra, describing how rasa is produced through a combination of vibhava, anubhava, and vyabhichari bhavas. Finally, it lists the nine primary rasas and their corresponding sthayi bhavas or permanent emotional states.

1. PAPER: LITERARY CRITICISM
TOPIC: RASA THEORY
PREPARED BY : AVANI N. DAVE
M.A. - SEM – 2
ROLL NO: 02
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH,
MAHARAJA KRISHNAKUMAR SINHJI ,
BHAVNAGAR UNIVERSITY.

2.  The theme is the body of the drama and the Rasa‟s
are the Soul that makes it alive .
 Rasa: punaratma sarira Vibharvka !
 Rasa : The main purpose of Drama.
 “ Na hi rasat rute Kashchit arth prvrtate !
 A leading Theory

3.  Barat‟s Rasa Sutra :
 Vibhavanubhav Vybhichari Sanyogad Rasanishpati!
 How „Rasa‟ is produced.
 Combination of all this four Bhavas
 Spices to food, Rasa to Drama.
 Indian poetry believes in Rasa:
 “ Vakym rsatmkm kavym.” - Acharya Vishvanath

4.  Relationship between Rasa and Bhava :
 Sthayibhava Rasa
1. Hasya - laughter Adbhut
2. roudra - horror Krodh
3. Shringara - enthusiasm rati
4. Karuna - tragedy Sok
5. Adbhuta - exciting Vismy
6. Bhayanaka - dangerous Bhay
7. Beebastha - disgust Jugupsa
8. Veer - bravery Utsah
9. Shanta - peace sham

5. Different Rasa’s from Sthayibahva

6. This Presentation is Submitted to:
Department of English,
Maharaja Krishnakumar Sinhji Bhavnagar
University.

7. Thank You