rasa
Pronunciation: /ˈrəsə
noun
Hinduism
Essence, flavor, or sentiment, in particular the characteristic quality of music, literature, and drama.
Origin
Sanskrit, literally 'juice'.
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Ellie examined the painting on the wall, appreciating the essence, the rasa, of the scene composed of tiny brush strokes. Art training in Paris helped her understand the technique, but she had loved the painting even as a little girl in her father's Calcutta house.
