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Which Rasa corresponds to the emotion of love?

AŚṛṅgāra

BVīra

CRaudra

DKaruṇa

Answer:

A. Śṛṅgāra

Read Explanation:

  • Srngara (Love, Romance) – Dominated by delight.

  • Hasya (Laughter, Humor) – Dominated by amusement.

  • Raudra (Anger) – Dominated by fury.

  • Karuṇa (Compassion, Sadness) – Dominated by sorrow.

  • Vira (Courage) – Dominated by heroism.

  • Bhayanaka (Fear) – Dominated by terror.

  • Bibhatsa (Disgust) – Dominated by revulsion.

  • Adbhuta (Wonder) – Dominated by amazement.

Later, a ninth Rasa was added:

  • Śanta (Peace, Tranquility) – Dominated by calmness


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