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According to the Natya Shastra of Bharat, how many Sthaayi Bhavas are there ?

The Natya Shastra recognises eight Sthaayi Bhavas, or enduring emotional states. These provide the emotional basis for the eight rasas in Bharata’s account.

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According to the Natya Shastra of Bharat, how many Sthaayi Bhavas are there ?

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The Natya Shastra recognises eight Sthaayi Bhavas, or enduring emotional states. These provide the emotional basis for the eight rasas in Bharata’s account.

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