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Rasa Theory in Kalidasa by Lisa Kukreja is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses the doctrine of rasa as explained by Bharata in the Natyasastra. It states that rasa is the aesthetic pleasure experienced by the audience when viewing a work of art. The first seeds of the rasa theory came from a poetic verse uttered by Valmiki upon seeing the death of a bird. Bharata further developed the theory, explaining that rasa is experienced through the combination of vibhava (causes), anubhava (effects), and vyabhichari (temporary emotions). The key elements that give rise t
- Author
- Lisa Kukreja
- Language
- EN