BRS 2.5.116

BRS 2.5.116

Verse Text

atha gauṇaḥ – hāsyo ’dbhutas tathā vīraḥ karuṇo raudra ity api | bhayānakaḥ sa bībhatsa iti gauṇaś ca saptadhā ||116||

Translation

Gauṇa-rasa (Secondary Rasa): There are seven secondary rasas: hāsya (humor), adbhuta (astonishment), vīra (enthusiasm), karuṇa (lamentation), raudra (anger), bhayānaka (fear) and bībhatsa (disgust).

Purport (Nectar of Devotion)

Indirect devotional service is divided into laughter, compassion, anger, chivalry, dread, astonishment and ghastliness.