Question

Who is a 'Sahrdaya' in the context of Rasa theory?

• A. The performer expressing emotions
• B. A person who connects emotionally with the work
• C. The director of a play or cinema
• D. The one who creates emotions in a play

Answer 1

Answer:

B. A person who connects emotionally with the work

In Rasa theory, a Sahrdaya (literally meaning "one with a sensitive heart") is an ideal spectator or reader who is capable of experiencing and relishing Rasa. A Sahrdaya has the emotional sensitivity, cultural knowledge, and imaginative engagement required to fully appreciate the aesthetic beauty and deeper meanings of a literary or dramatic work.