According to Bharata Muni's Natyashastra, there are eight primary rasas (sentiments), and a ninth, Shanta, was later added by Abhinavagupta. The nine rasas (Navarasas) are: Shringara (Love), Hasya (Laughter), Karuna (Compassion), Raudra (Anger), Veera (Heroism), Bhayanaka (Fear), Bibhatsa (Disgust), Adbhuta (Wonder), and Shanta (Peace). Ananda (bliss or joy) is not listed as one of the nine rasas.
Which among the following is not among the nine *rasas*?
Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2019 · Topic: Ancient Literature and Litterateur (Classical Sanskrit Dramatists and Poets (Kalidasa, Bhasa, Sudraka, Vishakhadatta, Banabhatta))
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