Shlokas Made Fun

The 9 emotions

They are:

1. Shringara, love
2. Hasya, laughter
3. Karuna, compassion
4. Raudra, anger
5. Veera, courage
6. Bhayanaka, fear
7. Bibhatsa, disgust
8. Adbhuta, wonder
9. Shanta, peace

Act along with the video, and you’ll soon spot these emotions in yourself and the people around you. Remember, there are no good or bad feelings. Every emotion matters!

Mono-acting

Here are nine situations, one for each rasa. Act out each one, and ask your family to film your expressions and dialogues!

1. Shringara, love

   You’re at school, and it’s lunchtime. Oops, you forgot your lunch bag, and your tummy is singing a lunchtime song. But your best friend finds out and shares her lunch with you. Show how much you thank her.

2. Hasya, laughter

   You play a prank on your friend: you sneak a fake bug into her lunch box. When she opens it, she jumps up in surprise, and you roll on the floor laughing!

3. Karuna, compassion

   Your sister has had a tough day. She worked hard for a maths test but didn’t do well, and she’s embarrassed and upset. Show how much you care, and comfort her.

4. Raudra, anger

   You and your buddy both take piano classes. On the way back, your mischievous friend pushes you into a muddy puddle and runs off. Show your anger at this muddy surprise.

5. Veera, courage

   You love dancing but are shy to perform. Your teacher picks you for the big inter-school dance contest, and you have to dance in front of a huge crowd. Show your brave face!

6. Bhayanaka, fear

   You’re playing a wild game of catch at home. Suddenly, you crash into the TV, and it breaks into a zillion pieces. You’re scared stiff, and have no idea how to explain it to your parents. Show your scared face.

7. Bibhatsa, disgust

   You kept a tomato in your school bag for a science experiment, and forgot all about it. When you finally open your bag, you find a squishy, smelly, rotten tomato. Show your “Ewww!” face.

8. Adbhuta, wonder

   You haven’t seen your friend in forever, and you don’t even know where they moved. You think back on all the good times you had together. The next morning, surprise! Your friend shows up at your door. Show your “Wow, I can’t believe it!” face.

9. Shanta, peace

   You’re shopping with your parents in a huge mall. You get lost in the games section while they buy things, and you can’t find them. Show your “Where are they?” face. Then you find them, and all is calm again. Show your “Phew, I found them” face. 😌

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