Exploring Navarasa in the Selected Indian and Greek Short Stories for Children

Author(s)	Dr. Pratima J. Shah, Ms. Manvi Dharmesh Danecha
Country	India
Abstract	The research explores Navarasa in the selected short stories from Indian and Greek versions with an aim to impart moral and emotional education in children. It analyzes the stories through the Rasa theory given by Bharat Muni in his work Natyashastra, identifying the nine emotions called Navarasa embedded within the narrative, characters’ actions and illustrations in the stories. It aims to find out that despite the cultural difference, the stories still serve as an important work of literature to teach the valuable lessons to children and help them cope up with the emotions in their real life. Through a comparative and qualitative lens, the paper highlights how ancient storytelling traditions across cultures reflect shared emotional experiences and universal values.
Keywords	Children, Emotions, Navarasa, Indian, Greek
Field	Arts
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On	2025-08-09
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.52622
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g9w5fh

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