English Literature Under Bharata Muni’s Rasas Impression

Abstract

English literature is very vast and varied. It provides us with different forms of writings like poetry, novel, drama, myth, short story, comedy, satire, tragedy etc. All sorts of genres are affected by the Rasas under Rasa Theory by Bharat Muni. A proper analysis of the theory can let us have a sense of pleasure and satisfaction out of our reading of English Literature. In English, Rasa is known as Aesthetics which itself teaches a lot but the actual 'rasa' can be achieved when we go through the theory by Bharata Muni. The concept of Aesthetics deals with the sense of beauty and taste. It shapes our aesthetic judgment, understanding, emotion and attitude. Rasa Theory teaches us more into this sphere. According to Bharata Muni "no meaningful idea is conveyed if the 'Rasa' is not evoked." Under the influence of Rasa the reader or the spectator becomes the 'Rasika'. Especially today's world is all about hustle and bustle, one doesnot have time and enough space for someone. The purgation of feelings of a person is unable to reach to its zenith. He remains devoid of any permanent accompany. Literature is the ultimate source of entertainment and pleasure for him. If he is able to find out rasa through it, then he can have sort of psychological and mental relief out of his readings.