English Meaning of hasya

Meaning of 'hasya'

n (S) Laughter: also delight or pleasurable emotion. This is one of the nine rasa. See nava- rasa. 2 Laughing at; ridicule or derision. 3 Mirth or pleasantry. Note. From the subrisus or smile to the horse-laughter some are pleased to reckon four stages; viz. smita, hasita, hasya, attahasa.

Meaning of हास्य

n (S) Laughter: also delight or pleasurable emotion. This is one of the nine रस. See नव- रस. 2 Laughing at; ridicule or derision. 3 Mirth or pleasantry. Note. From the subrisus or smile to the horse-laughter some are pleased to reckon four stages; viz. स्मित, हासित, हास्य, अट्टहास.

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