Monday, May 29, 2006

Adbhuta [Wonder]


Rasa - The aim of raga is to elicit emotional and psychological responses from the listener. The production of these specific responses can be understood by exploring the concept of rasa.. Rasa has been referred to as "aesthetic delight". It is, however, a delight distinguished from sensual enjoyment. It is free from the limitations of personal feelings. It is the delight in which the higher consciousness is involoved in the experience of universal affection.

There are nine rasas:
  • Love (Shringar)
  • Humor (Hasya)
  • Pathos (Karuna)
  • Anger (Rudra)
  • Heroism (Vir)
  • Terror (Bhayanaka)
  • Disgust (Veebhatsa)
  • Wonder (Abdhuta)

I'll try finding the ninth one also...

1 Comments:

Blogger Unknown said...

Ninth one is Peace(Shanta)

11:28 am  

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