rasa

[ruhs-uh]

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of rasa¹

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

Example Sentences

The conceptual idea around this is that it’s growing out of something, as opposed to tabula rasa, a new building.

From Los Angeles Times

Somewhere inside a tabula rasa passed off as an office space, a diligent worker is rewarded with a five-minute "dance experience."

From Salon

Her desire for a global tabula rasa outstrips that of even the most fanatical Red Guards, who still dominate her mental landscape.

From New York Times

A local example that comes to mind for me is RASA, a popular Indian fast-casual eatery with locations across Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.

From Salon

RASA’s CEO’s, Sahil Rahman and Rahul Vinod, explained that growing up, many of their friends in the states “either hadn't tried Indian food or had misperceptions about it.”

From Salon