rasa

[ ruhs-uh ]

/ ˈrʌs ə /

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

Nearby words

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

[ rah-sawn; English ras-on ]

/ ˈrɑ sɔn; English ˈræs ɒn /

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

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

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|DAILY BEAST
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|DAILY BEAST
“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|DAILY BEAST
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|DAILY BEAST

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
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
Rasa bujha'i rasamanta: a pregnant epigram, valid equally in love and art.
Vidyapati Bangiya Padabali|Vidyapati Thakura
A Vedic text also declares: That is Rasa (mercury), having obtained this he becomes beatitude.
The Sarva-Darsana-Samgraha|Madhava Acharya
For months I entered the ecstatic union, comprehending why the Upanishads say God is rasa , "the most relishable."
Autobiography of a YOGI|Paramhansa Yogananda