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R_1946_raga_definition

definition · concept: rāga · 3 attestation(s) · confidence 0.99

Rāga is a special dhvani bedecked with svara and varṇa that colours/delights the mind of the listener; etymology = act of colouring/delighting

Body (pseudocode)

DEFINE raga AS special_dhvani(svara, varna) WHERE effect = colour_or_delight(mind) AND etymology = ranj

Inputs / output

`svara`	—
`varna`	—
`dhvani`	—

→ Raga

Evidence (3)

p. vol_II_p047 · #529 « That which colours or delights the mind of the good through a specific svara »
p. vol_II_p047 · #530 « That which is a special dhvani,7 is bedecked with svara and varna »
p. vol_II_p048 · #548 « 'Rāga' is born from the act of colouring or delighting; this has been said to be the etymology. »

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