Rasa theory
NAME - KHUSHI VEDANI PAPER - Major 13 SEMESTER - 5 BA. ENGLISH Teacher - Rachana mam Class assignment - rasa theory Home assignment - dhawani theory Essay - vakrokri theory ( Class assignment) RASA THEORY Introduction Rasa Theory is one of the most significant contributions of Indian literature and aesthetics. The word ‘Rasa’ means taste, essence, or flavour. In literature, it refers to the emotional experience that a reader or audience feels while watching a drama or reading a poem. The concept was first explained by Bharata Muni in his famous work Natyashastra, written around the 2nd century BCE. Later scholars like Abhinavagupta and Ana...