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Rasa (Sanskrit: रसः) in general means the 'knowledge perceived through the rasanendriya or the sensory organ of taste (tongue)'. As "essence, juice, sap, taste, delight" the term rasa has wide import as discussed in [[Nyaya Darshana (न्यायदर्शनम्)|Nyaya]] and [[Vaiseshika Darshana (वैशेषिकदर्शनम्)|Vaiseshika]] darshanas, [[Yoga Darshana (योगदर्शनम्)|Yoga darshana]], [[Vedanta (वेदान्तः)|Vedanta]], classical Sanskrit Sahitya, Kavyashastra, [[Chandas (छन्दस्)|Chandas]], [[Ayurveda (आयुर्वेदः)|Ayurveda]], [[Vrikshayurveda (वृक्षायुर्वेद)|Vrikshayurveda]] and other texts. In each of these texts, the term "Rasa" has a specific contextual meaning and associated concept. As a non-translatable it is best to use this term as is based on the context.   

Rasa (Sanskrit: रसः) in general means the 'knowledge perceived through the rasanendriya or the sensory organ of taste (tongue)'. As "essence, juice, sap, taste, delight" the term rasa has wide import as discussed in [[Nyaya Darshana (न्यायदर्शनम्)|Nyaya]] and [[Vaiseshika Darshana (वैशेषिकदर्शनम्)|Vaiseshika]] darshanas, [[Yoga Darshana (योगदर्शनम्)|Yoga darshana]], [[Vedanta (वेदान्तः)|Vedanta]], classical Sanskrit Sahitya, Kavyashastra, [[Chandas (छन्दस्)|Chandas]], [[Ayurveda (आयुर्वेदः)|Ayurveda]], [[Vrikshayurveda (वृक्षायुर्वेद)|Vrikshayurveda]] and other texts. In each of these texts, the term "Rasa" has a specific contextual meaning and associated concept. As a non-translatable it is best to use this term as is based on the context.   

Most commonly Rasa refers to "tastes" in literature dealing with the topic of dietetics and culinary art, Pakakala. Rasa in Ayurveda refers to "flavours" of six kinds as mentioned in Ashtangahrdaya samhita by Vagbhata and it indicates the pharmacological behaviour of a substance. As it stands for fluid portion of the body, it is referred to as the water-originating principle.

 

# Bhakti rasa is recognized in Vedanta. Most commonly Rasa refers to "tastes" in literature dealing with the topic of dietetics and culinary art, Pakakala. Rasa in Ayurveda refers to "flavours" of six kinds as mentioned in Ashtangahrdaya samhita by Vagbhata and it indicates the pharmacological behaviour of a substance. As it stands for fluid portion of the body, it is referred to as the water-originating principle.

In Indian aesthetics, Rasa has the connotation of emotional experience, and a systematic analysis of the nature of emotion is found in Natyashastra or the science of theatrics and dramatics. In this context rasa refers to "sentiment, aesthetic relish" or the relishable quality inherent in a work of art. Bharata Muni, the author of Natyashastra enumerates eight "fundamental" emotions occurring in humans as well as animals.<ref>Paranjpe, A. C. (2006) ''Self and identity in modern psychology and Indian thought.'' New York: Kluwer Academic Publishers. (Page 265)</ref>

In Indian aesthetics, Rasa has the connotation of emotional experience, and a systematic analysis of the nature of emotion is found in Natyashastra or the science of theatrics and dramatics. In this context rasa refers to "sentiment, aesthetic relish" or the relishable quality inherent in a work of art. Bharata Muni, the author of Natyashastra enumerates eight "fundamental" emotions occurring in humans as well as animals.<ref>Paranjpe, A. C. (2006) ''Self and identity in modern psychology and Indian thought.'' New York: Kluwer Academic Publishers. (Page 265)</ref>

Rasa (रसः।rasaḥ), an ancient term is derived from the dhatu 'रस् (ras)' in the meaning of आस्वादने (āsvādane) as per Shabdakalpadhruma.<ref name=":0">https://ashtadhyayi.com/kosha?search=rasa</ref>

Rasa (रसः।rasaḥ), an ancient term is derived from the dhatu 'रस् (ras)' in the meaning of आस्वादने (āsvādane) as per Shabdakalpadhruma.<ref name=":0">https://ashtadhyayi.com/kosha?search=rasa</ref>

according to Apte Pratical Sanskrit- English Dictionary<ref name=":0" />

== ॥ Rasa in Panchabhutas ==

== ॥ Rasa in Indian Arts ==

== ॥ Rasa in Indian Arts ==