6.1: The Five Primary (Direct) Rasas
These rasas are eternally manifested in the hearts of the pure devotees.
1. Santa (neutrality)
Activities
- Meditation and worship of Brahman and Paramatma
- Appreciating Krishna's beauty
Qualities
- Full attachment to Krishna
Examples
- Sukadeva Goswami
- Bilvamangala
- Four Kumaras
- Navayogendras
2. Dasya (servitude)
Activities
- Menial service
- Prayers
- Obeisances
- Fanning
- Carrying umbrella
- Supplying betel
- Cleaning clothes
Qualities
- Full attachment to Krishna's service
Examples
- Brahma
- Daruka
- Uddhava
- Pradyumna
- Bhisma
3. Sakhya (Friendship)
Activities
- Joking
- Fighting
- Playing
- Massaging
- Counselling
- Relaying confidential messages
- Singing
- Dancing
Qualities
- Full attachment to Krishna Service Relaxed intimacy
Examples
- Sudama
- Arjuna
- Bhima
- Ujjvala
- Stoka Krishna
4. Vatsalya (Parental)
Activities
- Bathing
- Dressing
- Decorating
- Chastising
- Instructing
- Protecting.
Qualities
- Full attachment to Krishna's service
- Relaxed intimacy
- Maintenance
Examples
- Yasoda-mata
- Nanda Maharaj
- Devaki
- Vasudeva
- Kunti
- Rohini
- Sandipani Muni
5. Madhurya (Conjugal)
Activities
- Exchange of glances and sweet smiles
- Dancing
- Kissing
- Embracing
- Talks and arguments
Qualities
- Full attachment to Krishna's service
- Relaxed intimacy
- Maintenance
- Offering the body
Examples
- Radharani
- Rukmini
- Satyabhama
- Lalita
- Visakha
- Candravali