Divine Music (the Ragas)
It is the ultimate Rasa. The king or queen emotion that heals
anything. It frees the ego and connects us to devotion. When you appreciate beauty it connects you to the source of love. It is the creative play between Shiva and Shakti, sun and moon, yin and yang. The purpose of the universe it to experience this divine love. This love exists in everything. It is within each one of us and radiates out to the cosmos.
Hāsya (Sanskrit: हास्य) is a Sanskrit word for one of the nine rasas or bhava (mood) of Indian aesthetics, usually translated as humour or comedy. The colour associated with hasya is white and deity, Pramatha, and leads to exultation of the mind.
Shanta was most notably highlighted by the Indian philosopher Abhinavagupta in his commentary on the Natya Sastra in about the 10th century AD.Śāntarasa (Sanskrit: शान्तरस, occasionally spelled shantarasa, santarasa; transl. the imaginative experience of tranquility, emotion of emotionlessness), a concept of aesthetic flavour in Sanskrit literature.
“Adbhuta is wonder and curiosity. The awe that one feels when one comes across something divine and supernatural, some power or beauty that is remarkable and never seen or imagined before is Adbhuta. Adbhuta is the curiosity of man regarding the creation of the world and all its wonders, the astonishment caused by seeing something unusual and magical. The appreciation of a marvel that goes beyond the routine and the mundane is Adbhuta…”
Shringar Ras
Hasaya Ras
Shant Ras
Adbhut Ras
Veer Ras
Veera Rasa is embodiment of an energetic, determined and unrelenting nature which has no room for surprise or confusion. It is shown by challenging words and deeds conveying courage, boldness, bravery, and self-confidence. Veera Rasa is expressed on the stage by opening the eyes wide and expanding the nose. It includes physical valour as well as the strength of character. The Veera Rasa admits of 3 types:
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Dana Veera: The person who has become veera by donating or giving gifts is termed as Dana Veera. The person is ready to part with things most precious for the sake of others. The example of Karna from Mahabharata can be taken for Dana Veera.
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Daya Veera: The person who is sympathetic to all irrespective of class or creed. He is kind to his own people as well as to strangers. For example, Yudhishthir, the eldest Pandava brother.
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Yudha Veera: The person who is courageous, bold and brave. Fighting in the war front is his sole aim without the fear of death. For example, Arjuna in Mahabharata.
Raudra Ras
The Raudra Rasa is a disagreable, destructive Rasa, while it has it's use in communication. This energy of Anger expresses itself from a mild irritation up to real fury. When expectations are not fulfilled, the ego may feel that it has been neglected or treated incorrectly; this forms the basis for Anger. Anger can be constructive if it is instructive, such as the Anger of a mother toward her child, a teacher toward a student, a king toward his subjects, a friend toward a friend.
Some people harbor Anger over one particular subject all of their lives. The repetition of angry thoughts can work like a mantra that over time comes to dominate one's entire being. A lot of Anger manifests as irritation - some people may also be irritated all of the time.
Veer Ras
Veera Rasa is embodiment of an energetic, determined and unrelenting nature which has no room for surprise or confusion. It is shown by challenging words and deeds conveying courage, boldness, bravery, and self-confidence. Veera Rasa is expressed on the stage by opening the eyes wide and expanding the nose. It includes physical valour as well as the strength of character. The Veera Rasa admits of 3 types:
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Dana Veera: The person who has become veera by donating or giving gifts is termed as Dana Veera. The person is ready to part with things most precious for the sake of others. The example of Karna from Mahabharata can be taken for Dana Veera.
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Daya Veera: The person who is sympathetic to all irrespective of class or creed. He is kind to his own people as well as to strangers. For example, Yudhishthir, the eldest Pandava brother.
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Yudha Veera: The person who is courageous, bold and brave. Fighting in the war front is his sole aim without the fear of death. For example, Arjuna in Mahabharata.
Bhayanaka Ras
Bhayanaka is the feeling of panic and dread brought on by the anticipation of danger. It denotes a weakness of heart and a want of strength in character. Fear is the base emotion of the Bhayanaka rasa. To portray Bhayanaka, the actor widens his pupils and pushes them forcefully outwards.
Bhibhista Ras
Ibhatsa or Disgust is the Rasa that lies at the basis of Depression, though that state may also include other Rasas. Still, the Disgust Rasa as self-pity is at the basis of it.
Vibhatsa is a feeling of Disgust or dissatisfaction with oneself and others. Vulgar, uncivilized, and perverted actions, using bad words and manners, and showing bad intentions to others are all manifestations of the Vibhatsa Rasa.
— Name, Title
Hasaya Ras
Adbhut Ras
— Name, Title
Veer Ras
Veera Rasa is embodiment of an energetic, determined and unrelenting nature which has no room for surprise or confusion. It is shown by challenging words and deeds conveying courage, boldness, bravery, and self-confidence. Veera Rasa is expressed on the stage by opening the eyes wide and expanding the nose. It includes physical valour as well as the strength of character. The Veera Rasa admits of 3 types:
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Dana Veera: The person who has become veera by donating or giving gifts is termed as Dana Veera. The person is ready to part with things most precious for the sake of others. The example of Karna from Mahabharata can be taken for Dana Veera.
-
Daya Veera: The person who is sympathetic to all irrespective of class or creed. He is kind to his own people as well as to strangers. For example, Yudhishthir, the eldest Pandava brother.
-
Yudha Veera: The person who is courageous, bold and brave. Fighting in the war front is his sole aim without the fear of death. For example, Arjuna in Mahabharata.
Raudra Ras
The Raudra Rasa is a disagreable, destructive Rasa, while it has it's use in communication. This energy of Anger expresses itself from a mild irritation up to real fury. When expectations are not fulfilled, the ego may feel that it has been neglected or treated incorrectly; this forms the basis for Anger. Anger can be constructive if it is instructive, such as the Anger of a mother toward her child, a teacher toward a student, a king toward his subjects, a friend toward a friend.
Some people harbor Anger over one particular subject all of their lives. The repetition of angry thoughts can work like a mantra that over time comes to dominate one's entire being. A lot of Anger manifests as irritation - some people may also be irritated all of the time.
Karuna Ras
Karuna Rasa (Pathetic) BHAVA: Shoka MEANING: Sorrow COLOUR: Grey. Karuna represents grief and compassion. The feelings of unspeakable tragedy and despair, hopelessness and heartbreak, the sorrow caused by parting with a lover, the pain caused by the death of a loved one are all Karuna.
Bhayanaka Ras
Bhayanaka is the feeling of panic and dread brought on by the anticipation of danger. It denotes a weakness of heart and a want of strength in character. Fear is the base emotion of the Bhayanaka rasa. To portray Bhayanaka, the actor widens his pupils and pushes them forcefully outwards.
Bhibhista Ras
Ibhatsa or Disgust is the Rasa that lies at the basis of Depression, though that state may also include other Rasas. Still, the Disgust Rasa as self-pity is at the basis of it.
Vibhatsa is a feeling of Disgust or dissatisfaction with oneself and others. Vulgar, uncivilized, and perverted actions, using bad words and manners, and showing bad intentions to others are all manifestations of the Vibhatsa Rasa.
-Pratham Kumar