Rasa Theory : AbhigyanShakuntalam

Rasa Theory : AbhigyanShakuntalam

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  Name :Hariyani Kishan RollNo:21 Semester: 2 PG Enrollment no 15101021  Paper 7: Literary Theory & Criticism-2 Year : 2015’16 Submitted To: Smt.SB.Gardi Department of English M.K.Bhavnagar University. Email : [email protected]
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   The rasatheory originates with Bharata in Natyashastra. It claims that the object or meaning that is sought to be conveyed in literary compositions is in the nature of an emotional effect of diverse human experience on man’s mind and heart.  Although the concept of rasa is fundamental to many forms of Indian art including dance, music, musical theatre, cinema and literature, the treatment, interpretation, usage and actual performance of a particular rasa differs greatly between different styles and schools of abhinaya, and the huge regional differences even within one style.
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   The Rasatheory has been accepted as the core literary theory by all major poeticians both before and after Abhinavagupta. In particular, the discussion and analysis by Vishwanatha and Pt. Jagannatha have contributed towards a more subtle understanding of this theory.  Rasa referring generally to the emotional flavours means essence crafted into the work by the writer and relished by a ‘sensitive spectator’ with positive taste and mind. Rasa is created by Bhava.
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  Structure of RasaTheory Nine rhetorical sentiments recognised in drama and dramatic presentation RASA BHAVA MEANING COLOUR SHRINGAR RATI LOVE/DELIGHT GREEN KARUNA SHOKA SORROW GREY RAUDRA KRODH ANGER RED VEERA UTASAHA HEROISM PALEGREEN BIBHATSA JUGUPSA HATE BLUE ADHABHUTA VISMAYA WONDER YELLOW SHANTA SHANTA PEACE WHITE BHAYNAKA BHAYA FEAR BLACK HASYA HASA LAUGHTER WHITE
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  Shakuntala by Kalidas(370-450 AD) Kalidasa was a renowned Classical Sanskrit writer, widely regarded as the greatest poet and dramatist in the Sanskrit language. His plays and poetry are primarily based on Hindu Puranas and philosophy. The text of ‘Abhigyan Shakuntalam’ itself is adapted version, “re-telling of story from the epic Mahabharata. A radical departure from the basic text. Focus Political Other Books :  Raghuvanshama  Kumarsambhav  Meghdudatam  Vikaramovansham
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   Shakuntala's childhoodwas spent happily roaming around in the greenery of the hills, along with her two closest friends, Anasuya and Priyamvada.  So gentle and soft-spoken was she, that even the birds and animals residing in the forest were drawn to her.  She grew up to be a strikingly beautiful young woman, who radiated youth and elegance, though simply clad in cotton garments and flowers for ornaments.
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  Shakuntala falls inlove While on hunt in Jangales, King Dushyanta the most powerful king of his time meet Shakuntala and instantly fell in love with her.  When he expressed his love for her, he realized that Shakuntala too reciprocated his feelings.
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   After Dushyanta'sdeparture from the ashram, Shakuntala spent much time dreaming about him and was often in her own dream world, neither eating nor sleeping properly. One day, rishi Durvasa, who was infamous for his nasty temper, came to the ashram. Lost in her thoughts, Shakuntala failed to notice the sage and did not greet him properly.  Enraged by this insult, Durvasa cursed Shakuntala, saying that the person of her dreams would forget about her altogether. As he was about to depart, one of Shakuntala's friends explained to him the real reason behind Shakuntala's distraction and that it was never her intention to insult the rishi.  Understanding Shakuntala's state and realizing that she was truly innocent; Durvasa modified his curse saying that the person who had forgotten Shakuntala would recall everything if she showed him a personal token of love that had been given to her.
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  Rasa : veerand Adhabhut  Wasting no more time, Dushyanta immediately sets out to find Shakuntala. As he did not find her at her father's ashram, he moves deeper into the forest to find her.  In the forest, he saw a young lad playing with lion cubs.  Utterly amazed, Dushyanta asked the boy his name. The boy said that he was Bharata, the son of King Dushyanta, the king gets a pleasant surprise.