Adbhuta
अद्भुतSanskritSay it: ad · bhu · ta
- bh, dh, gh… — the consonant with a breath of air after it
The rasa of wonder and amazement
ConceptBharatanatyamKuchipudiOdissiMohiniyattam
Meaning
Adbhuta is the marvellous sentiment, arising from the lasting emotion vismaya (astonishment). It belongs to moments of awe — a divine form revealed, a miracle witnessed — and is shown with widened eyes and raised brows.
Also written: adbhutam, athbutham, adbhuta rasa