Exploring Navarasa in the Selected Indian and Greek Short Stories for Children

The research explores Navarasa in the selected short stories from Indian and Greek versions with an aim to impart moral and emotional education in children. It analyzes the stories through the Rasa theory given by Bharat Muni in his work Natyashastra, identifying the nine emotions called Navarasa embedded within the narrative, characters’ actions and illustrations in the stories. It aims to find out that despite the cultural difference, the stories still serve as an important work of literature to teach the valuable lessons to children and help them cope up with the emotions in their real life. Through a comparative and qualitative lens, the paper highlights how ancient storytelling traditions across cultures reflect shared emotional experiences and universal values.