Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rasa

Noun
/ˈrɑː.sə/
Definition
Rasa is a term widely used in Indian aesthetics and art, referring to the essence or flavor of an emotional experience.
Examples
  • The rasa of the dance performance left the audience in tears.
  • In her painting, she captured the rasa of joy.
  • The film was praised for its complex emotional rasas.
Meaning
It represents the emotional experience that a piece of art or performance evokes in the audience.
Synonyms
  • Essence
  • Flavor
  • Emotion
  • Aesthetic