Rasa Theory in Indian Aesthetics of Bharatha Muni

The Nātyaśāstra is an ancient Indian treatise on performing arts, encompassing theater, dance, and music. Scholars suggest it was written between 200 BCE and 200 CE, though it may have been developed over several centuries.Structure:The text is composed of 36 or 37 chapters, depending on the manuscript, and includes over 6,000 verses. These chapters cover a wide range of topics related to the performing arts.

It is attributed to Bharata Muni and is considered one of the foundational texts for classical Indian arts, especially in the context of drama and dance.

#The concept of Rasa is central to the text, proposing that the purpose of art is to create an emotional experience for the audience. There are eight primary Rasas (emotions) discussed, such as love, humor, sorrow, anger, and heroism, among others.cially in the context of drama and dance.

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