rasa

[ruhs-uh]

noun

(in Hindu aesthetics) flavor, sentiment, or emotion: regarded as one of the fundamental qualities of classical music, dance, and poetry.

Origin of rasa

First recorded in 1790–1800, rasa is from the Sanskrit word rasa sap, fluid, essence

rason

[rah-sawn; English ras-on]

noun, plural ra·sa

[rah-sah; English ras-uh] /ˈrɑ sɑ; English ˈræs ə/. Greek Orthodox Church.

a long, loose, black gown with wide sleeves, worn by the clergy.

Origin of rason

First recorded in 1930–35, rason is from the Medieval Greek word rháson a woolen cloth

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Examples from the Web for rasa

Contemporary Examples of rasa

Asked why the suspect would use a knife, Rasa had no explanation.
Another Campus Attack, This Time With a Knife
Christine Pelisek
April 9, 2013
Rasa said 15 people were injured in the attack, and four of them are in critical condition.
Another Campus Attack, This Time With a Knife
Christine Pelisek
April 9, 2013
“All the injuries we treated were consistent with laceration-type injuries,” said Rasa.
Another Campus Attack, This Time With a Knife
Christine Pelisek
April 9, 2013
Rasa added: “As far as I can tell most of the victims were students.”
Another Campus Attack, This Time With a Knife
Christine Pelisek
April 9, 2013

Historical Examples of rasa

The extract (rasa) is of a yellowish brown colour when stirred, the surface being of rich red-brown.
Castes and Tribes of Southern India
Edgar Thurston
A Vedic text also declares: That is Rasa (mercury), having obtained this he becomes beatitude.
The Sarva-Darsana-Samgraha
Madhava Acharya
Rasa bujha'i rasamanta: a pregnant epigram, valid equally in love and art.
Vidyapati Bangiya Padabali
Vidyapati Thakura
For months I entered the ecstatic union, comprehending why the Upanishads say God is rasa , "the most relishable."
Autobiography of a YOGI
Paramhansa Yogananda
The laird of Rasa had taken part in the rebellion, and his domain had been plundered in consequence.
Historical Tales, Vol. 4 (of 15)
Charles Morris