Question

Which of the following is an example of Vyabhichari Bhavas in Shakuntala?

• A. Shakuntala’s rejection by Dushyant
• B. Shakuntala weeping, screaming, and fainting
• C. The audience’s reaction to Shakuntala’s sorrow
• D. The love expressed between Shakuntala and Dushyant

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Shakuntala weeping, screaming, and fainting

In Shakuntala, weeping, screaming, and fainting are examples of Vyabhichari Bhavas (transitory emotions) because they are fleeting emotional responses that support the dominant emotion (Sthayi Bhava) of sorrow (Śoka). These temporary emotions help intensify the overall Rasa (aesthetic experience) in the play.