Question

Vibhava is divided into which two categories?

• A. Sthayi Bhava and Vyabhichari Bhava
• B. Alambana and Uddipana
• C. Rasa and Dhvani
• D. Lokadharmi and Natyadharmi

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Alambana and Uddipana

In Rasa Theory, Vibhava refers to the determinants or causes that evoke emotions and is divided into two categories:

1. Alambana Vibhava – The main cause of an emotion, usually the characters or objects responsible for generating a specific feeling.

   • Example: Dushyanta and Shakuntala in Abhijnana Shakuntalam as the cause of Shringara Rasa (romantic mood).

2. Uddipana Vibhava – The external factors that enhance the emotion, such as scenery, weather, music, or atmosphere.

   • Example: The beauty of the Ashram, the river, and the flowers intensify the romantic atmosphere.