It is born from various sources, accompanied by definitions and conclusions, connected with the meanings of roots, causes, and established through various philosophical views.
Where the meaning is established, signifying the sense through a compound, and explained here by the root-meaning and expression, it is called a definition.
The summary that I have spoken, as described by the learned Brahmins in a compound form, I shall explain in detail, with a clear etymology and full explanation.
The eight sentiments in drama, known as Rasa, are Shṛṅgāra (Erotic), Hāsya (Comic), Karunā (Pathetic), Raudra (Furious), Vīra (Heroic), Bhayanaka (Terrible), Bībhatsa (Odious), and Adbhuta (Marvelous). These are all recognized in dramatic art.