Question

According to S. N. Dasgupta, what transforms a personal emotion into an artistic universal experience?

• A. The actor’s physical expressions
• B. The presence of the audience
• C. The process of Chamatkar (transcendental experience)
• D. The music and scenery of a performance

Answer 1

Answer:

C. The process of Chamatkar (transcendental experience)

According to S. N. Dasgupta, a personal emotion becomes an artistic and universal experience through the process of Chamatkar (transcendental experience or aesthetic wonder). This transformation occurs when emotions are detached from personal associations and presented in a way that allows the audience to experience them universally, leading to the realization of Rasa (aesthetic essence).