SYNOPSIS

Introduction to the topic

NAVARASAS
A rasa ( juice or essence) denotes an essential mental state and is the
dominant emotional theme of a work of art or the primary feeling that is
evoked in the person that views, reads or hears such a work.

Human life is a rich fabric that is given colour and texture by the many
happenings that shape it. The actions that characterize every day as well as
the extraordinary happenings that make and keep our lives interesting are
all threads that get woven together to form this tapestry. The one thing
that is common to all these threads is the fact that they evoke feelings in
us, we respond to them with our emotions before they can become a part
of our internal life. Indeed, life can be thought of as a continuous sequence
of emotions that arise in various contexts and circumstances. These
emotions, or rasas, are what give life different hues, shades and colours.
 Shantha rasa

Meaning: Peace        Colour:  White

 
   
 Adbutha rasa

Meaning :Wonder       Colour: Yellow

The curiosity, mystery and awe which occur when we become fascinated with the
very idea of life. This Rasa is our playfulness and innocence. We enter into complete
appreciation and become an explorer or adventurer.
 Bibatsa rasa

Meaning :Disgust       Colour :  Blue

Self pity, loathing, self hatred. This Rasa characterizes the judgmental mind; only by
cultivating loving-kindness can we heal and appease Vibhasta.
 Sringara rasa

Meaning : Love & Beauty                    Colour : Pale light green

the crown emotion that heals anything. This Rasa frees the ego and connects us to
devotional love. When we appreciate beauty it connects us to the source of love. It’s the
creative play between Shiva and Shakti, sun and moon, yin and yang. The purpose of the
universe is to experience this divine love.  
 Hasya rasa

Meaning: Joy & Laughter                   Colour: White

This Rasa connects us to our sense of humor through laughter, happiness and contentment.
When we laugh, it is the easier to slip into a no-mind state, because the mind has been
freed from its usual workload of thoughts, and we can simply be open, free and happy in
that moment.  
 Veera rasa

Meaning: Heroism, Courage                        Colour: Pale orange

Also bravery, confidence, determination, self-assurance and valor. Vira asserts itself when
you call upon the warrior that lives inside you. It is strong and vibrant.  
    
 Karuna rasa

Meaning: Sorrow      Colour : Grey

When we can experience another’s sadness and reflect it back to the cosmos, we then
experience compassion. Compassion is what connects us all. Through compassion we can
relate deeply and honestly with each other, it is the bridge between us and others and
helps us understand and empathize with them.
 Bhayanaka rasa

Meaning : Fear      Colour: Black

Also doubt, worry, insecurity etc. When we live our lives in fear, we shut down completely.
Overcome Bhayanaka with inner strength, love and truth. ck
 
      
 Raudra rasa

Meaning: Anger      Colour   : Red

When angry we go into the fire. One moment of anger can destroy a lifetime of good merit,
so have respect for anger. When anger isn’t honored it can bring up irritation, violence and
hatred. Allow yourself to feel the anger, without taking any action; letting it move through
you rather than getting stuck. 
 OBJECTIVES
• Emotions in the field of architecture
• How do they effect people and in what way
• How could we interpret them in a space and
form
• What are emotions guided by ?
 AIM
By going with these objectives, I would like to
address with what the situation is in the
outside world and how could I tackle it with
architecture.
 SCOPE & LIMITATIONS
• My scope revolves around emotions in Indian
context and research on it further on.
• By having a space where emotions could be
felt then and there it would leave a positive
impact on the people in the long run and it
would also leave a sense of how emotions
vary in different circumstances.
 sources
• https://www.behance.net/gallery/28528933/
Navarasa-(Nine-Emotions)-GIF-Animation
• http://www.raeindigo.com/navarasa-9-rasas-e
motional-essences/
• http://www.svarasa.com/indriya/indriya/nava
rasas.html
• https://www.verywellmind.com/the-purpose-
of-emotions-2795181
• https://positivepsychology.com/positive-nega
tive-emotions/