Tenth Emotion

Rasaas are nine, we are told.
They are: anger, surprise,
Happiness, Disgust, fear
Courage, pity, calm and strength.
What rasa is it when a man
Manifests on seeing a sexy woman?
Lust is tenth rasa.

poem by Rm. Shanmugam Chettiar
Submitted by Poetry Lover
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