PsychologyAugust 10, 2026
rasa
RUH-suh
Definition
The aesthetic experience or emotional essence evoked in a reader or viewer, considered a fundamental principle of Indian literary and dramatic theory.
Etymology
Derived from the Sanskrit word for 'juice,' 'sap,' or 'taste,' it refers to the essential flavor or emotional extract of a work of art that the audience 'tastes' or experiences.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe how Singh’s poem generates a subtle, contemplative delight in the reader without explicitly naming the emotions involved.
The painter’s vision: Visual poetics in Shamsher Bahadur Singh’s ‘Dawn’
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