Raag and Ras (emotion)

Each raag invokes a certain mood. For instance the raag Darbaari Kanada is regal and dignified and majestic in it's appearance.. The melodies of this raag tend to be sung in the lower register, tempo is slow and the melodic phrases are complex.

All these effects can be explained by the ancient theory of Ras and Bhav.The Ras can be said as the experience and the Bhav the expression.

In the Bharat Natya Shastra eight sentiments are mentioned.
Shringaar (romantic/erotic), Veer (heroic),  Hassya (comic),  Karuna (pathos), Roudra (wrathful), Bhayanak (terrifying), Bibhatsa (odious ), Adbhut (wondrous). Later on, another ras Shant (peaceful, calm)was added.

It also mentions the different notes to produce different moods such as

Ma -humorous, Pa-Erotic, Sa - Heroic, Re - wrathful and so on.

Introduction

Saptak (The Scale)

The Drone

Thaat

Today's form of Raag

The meaning of Alaap

The meaning of Taan

Raag Samay Chakra

Difference between Raag and Thaat

Ornamental Melody

Raag and Ras(Emotion)

Raag formation rules

Similarities and differences in Raags

Origin of Raag Names

The general Schema of raag Presentation

The Notation System

40 Principles of Indian Classical Music