Rasa is the core essence that gives life to Indian classical arts, creating an emotional connection between the performer and the audience. In the Natyashastra, Bharat Muni outlines eight fundamental rasas, with Sringara (romance and love) standing as the most profound. Sringara transcends simple romantic notions, symbolizing the eternal union between the soul and the Divine, seen in stories like Radha and Krishna. This powerful emotion resonates across Hindustani music, dance, and literature, making Sringara the heartbeat of classical performance.