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Which expression is used to show hatred in bharatanatyam dance?

  1. karuna ras

  2. vibhatsa ras

  3. hasya ras

  4. shringar ras
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Explanation

Vibhatsa ras is the aesthetic sentiment of disgust or aversion in Bharatanatyam, expressed through specific facial expressions and body movements to depict repulsion. Karuna is compassion, hasya is humor, and shringar is romantic love - these are the nine rasas (navarasas) that form the emotional foundation of Indian classical dance.

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