+**Rasa** is a central concept in Indian aesthetics, signifying the emotional "essence" or "flavor" evoked in an audience by a work of art. It is the profound aesthetic relish experienced, a unique state of delight and contemplative absorption. This theory, foundational to performing arts like dance and drama, is deeply explored in texts such as the [Natya Shastra](/wiki/Natya_Shastra) and arises from the presentation of various [Bhava](/wiki/Bhava) (emotional states).
+## See also
+- [Aesthetics](/wiki/Aesthetics)
+- [Art](/wiki/Art)
+- [Emotion](/wiki/Emotion)
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