Natya Shastra

Ancillary Feeling

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Ancillary Feeling Ancillary feeling refers to supporting emotions that assist in the experience of the main emotion or aesthetic rasa in Indian aesthetics. These feelings do not independently generate rasa, but they enrich and deepen the overall emotional impact of an artistic performance or literary work. In the context of Bharata’s Natya Shastra and Rasa […]

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Write a Note on Bhava Introduction In Indian aesthetics, particularly within the Rasa theory, Bhava plays a critical role. Bhava refers to the emotions or mental states portrayed in a work of art or performance. It serves as the foundational element that leads to the realization of Rasa — the aesthetic experience. Bhavas are the

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