Application of Rasa Theory in Ravindranath Tagore’s The Waterfall

Abstract

Veer Rasa or Heroic has its roots in the higher kind of people, splendour, enormity, goodness,
power, liveliness, and the ability to take action. Attention to detail and a strong desire for
success can be seen in this character's demeanour. Strength and endurance are two traits that
often indicate a person's potential for heroism. In other words, when faced with danger or
peril, one is firm and does not budge. A strong sense of persistence supports this firmness.
The dynamic energy or the spirit of veer is what keeps them both going. The traits of
firmness and patience are sustained by a positive outlook and energy. The focus of this paper
is on the play's intensity and heroism. When an engineer named Bibhuti offers to build a dam
on the river, the King of Uttarkut accepts. Thus, the villagers' livelihoods are impacted: their
fishing, farming, and community activities are all disrupted by the disaster. Baba Dhananjay
begins a non-violent revolt at this critical juncture. The public's movement grows stronger
and more rebellious over time. Abhijit, the king's son, also succeeds in bursting the dam by
sacrificing himself. The Muktadhara River has been restored to its natural state. This paper
also discusses issues related to the human-machine conflict.