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Navarasa

Navarasa is a concept from Indian arts and literature that describes nine fundamental emotions or moods that evoke specific feelings in the audience. These nine rasas are love, humor, sorrow, anger, heroism, fear, disgust, wonder, and peace. They serve as a framework for creating and experiencing art, drama, dance, and music, helping artists express complex human experiences and evoke emotional responses. Navarasa emphasizes the richness of human emotions and the importance of balancing these feelings to create engaging and meaningful artistic works.