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bhava

Pronunciation: /ˈbɑːvə/
Definition of bhava

noun

[mass noun]
  • (in Indian dance and other performing arts) the emotion or mood conveyed by a performer.

Origin:

Hindi bhāv 'emotion, feeling', from Sanskrit bhāvā 'manner of acting, behaviour'

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