shringara rasa | श्रृंगार रस
Shringara Rasa (Devanagari: श्रृंगार रस; ISO 15919: śr̥ṅgāra rasa) refers to the divine selfless amorous sentiment.
It is revered as the topmost or supreme expression of divine love. Unlike mundane romance, this amorous sentiment is characterized by absolute selflessness.
Further Reading and Reference
- Alternate Spelling: shringaar ras
- Related Concepts: bhakti, prema bhakti, madhurya bhav
- Reference: Prema Rasa Madira - The Intoxicating Bliss of Divine Love