Theory of RasaPresented by- Asha Dodiya bClass- M A.Semester- 2 Batch Year- 2015-17Paper no.- 7 (Literary Theory and Criticism)Email id- ashadodiya15@gmail.comSubmitted to- Smt. S B Gardi Department of English M K Bhavnagar University

• The rasa theory was first mentioned by Bharatamuni in Natyashastra. It is about the senses of human, which creates emotions in mind with the help of natya.

• The concept of rasa is not only about natya, but it includes dance, music, musical theatre, cinema and literature. The actual performance of a particular rasa differs greatly between different styles and schools of abhinaya.

Rasa is all about having emotions from the act and actors.

One can feel different sentiments from the concept of rasa.

There were many critics after Bharatmuni who have given their opinions in rasa theory.

Bharatmuni has given nine rasa and two rasas were added by Rudrat and Uddbhatt

NAVARASA

Shringara

Hāsyam

Raudram

Karuna

BibhatsyaBhayānakam

Veera

Adbhuta

Santa

Erotic sentiments (Shringara)

About - love and beauty

- attractiveness and devotion

Colour- light green

God - Vishnu

Pathetic sentiments (Karuna)

- About - sadness, pity or grief.

- Colour- White

- God -

Comic Sentiment (Hasya)

- About - laughter, joy.

- Example- ravana

- Colour- White

- God - Ganesha

Furious (Raudra)

- About anger

- Example- Shiva

- Colour- Red

- God - Rudra

Heroic (Veer)

- About - courage, pride, bravery and self confidence.

- Example- Character of Rama (Ramayana)

- God - Indra

Terrible (Bhayanaka)

- About - horror or terror, fear.

- Example- character of Rakshsha.

- Colour- Black

-God - Kali

Odious (Bibhatsa)

- About – disgust.

- Example- Prince Siddhartha

- God - Shiva

- Colour- Blue

Marvellous (Adabhuta)

- About – wonder and mystery.

- Example- Character of Rama

- God - Brahma

- Colour- Yellow

Relaxation (Shanta)

- About - peace and calmness.

- Example- Rama

-God – Vishnu.

- Colour- White