Rasas

Rasas are the foundational emotional flavors or moods in Indian aesthetics, particularly in art, literature, and drama. They represent the emotional essence that a work aims to evoke in the audience, such as joy, compassion, or wonder. Think of them as the emotional spice that colors a story or performance, creating a specific feeling experience. Traditionally, there are nine rasas, each aligning with a particular emotion, guiding creators in crafting works that resonate deeply and evoke a intended emotional response in viewers or listeners.