1. The document discusses the Rasa theory of aesthetics from the ancient Indian text Natyasastra by Bharata Muni. 2. It defines Rasa as the aesthetic experience or flavor extracted from a work of art through a combination of determinants, consequents, and transitory states that trigger emotions. 3. The document lists the nine primary Rasas or aesthetic flavors as Shringara, Hasya, Raudra, Karuna, Bibhatsya, Bhayanaka, Veera, Adbhuta, and Shanta.

1. Name :- Neelamba R Sarvaiya.
M. A. Sem-2
Roll no – 21
Paper no-7 The Literary theory &
Criticism.
S.B.Gardi English department
M.K. Bhavnagar University.
Year-2013-2014

3. Rasa Theory
Bharat Muni
“Natyasastra”

4. Rasa
Juice
SapRelish
Flavour
‘RASAH’

5. "vibhavanubhavavyabhicharisanyo
gatRASAnishpattih."
RAS SUTRA

6. Vibhava
combination of
the
determinants
consequents
transitory states or
fleeting emotions
Three stages of NATYARASA
Anubhava
Vyabhicharibhava

7. NAVARASA
Shringara
Hāsyam
Raudram
Karuna
Bibhatsya
Bhayānaka
m
Veera
Adbhuta
Santa

8. “Shringara”
Meaning Love Attractive
ness
Deity Vishnu
Colour Light
Green

9. “Hasya”
Meaning Mirth Laughter Comedy
Deity Pramata
Colour White

10. “RAUDRA”
Meaning Fury
Deity Rudra
Colour Red

11. Meaning Compassi
on Tragedy
Deity Yama
Colour Grey
“KARUNA”

12. “BIBHATSYA”

13. Bhayānakam

14. “VEERA”

15. “ADBHUTA”

16. “SANTA”