Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Navarasam - Bharathanatiyam


Nava means "Nine" and Rasa is often translated as "mood", "emotion", "expression" or "sentiment". The Navarasa, in the dance refer to the nine expressions that humans often show. These are
1. Love ( Shringaara )
2. Laughter ( Haasya )
3. Kind-heartedness or compassion ( Karuna )
4. Anger ( Roudra )
5. Courage ( Veera )
6. Fear ( Bhayaanaka )
7. Disgust ( Beebhatsa )
8. Wonder or Surprise ( Adbhutha )
9. Peace or tranquility ( Shaantha)

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