Question

Which of the following is NOT one of the eight Sthayi Bhavas?

• A. Rati (Love)
• B. Bhaya (Terror)
• C. Nirveda (Detachment)
• D. Vismaya (Astonishment)

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Nirveda (Detachment)

In Rasa theory, Sthayi Bhavas are the eight stable or dominant emotions that form the basis of the eight Rasas. The eight Sthayi Bhavas are:

1. Rati (Love) → Shringara Rasa (Romance/Beauty)

2. Hasya (Laughter) → Hasya Rasa (Humor)

3. Shoka (Sorrow) → Karuna Rasa (Compassion)

4. Krodha (Anger) → Raudra Rasa (Fury)

5. Utsaha (Enthusiasm) → Veera Rasa (Heroism)

6. Bhaya (Terror/Fear) → Bhayanaka Rasa (Horror/Fear)

7. Jugupsa (Disgust) → Bibhatsa Rasa (Disgust)

8. Vismaya (Astonishment/Wonder) → Adbhuta Rasa (Wonder)

Nirveda (Detachment) is not a Sthayi Bhava; it is considered a Vyabhichari Bhava (transitory emotion) instead.