Question

According to Bharata, rasa is the result of Vibhava, Anubhava and Vyabicharibhava combining to form..................

• A. Karunabhava
• B. Sthayibhava
• C. Shringarabhava
• D. Vibhatsabhava

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Shringarabhava

Sthayi Bhava leads to the experience of Rasa.

• Bharata: Ancient Indian theorist of aesthetics.

• Rasa: Aesthetic emotion or flavor.

• Vibhava: Stimuli that evoke emotion.

• Anubhava: Physical expressions of emotion.

• Vyabhicharibhava: Transient, supporting emotions.

• Sthayi Bhava: Dominant, permanent underlying emotion.

• Combination: Vibhava, Anubhava, and Vyabhicharibhava combine to produce Sthayi Bhava.

• Key Idea: Rasa theory explains how emotions are created and experienced in art.