Dr. Shakuntala Gawde engaged sessions at Playpen performing Arts Trust. These sessions were focusing on Bharata’s Rasasutra and its subsequent interpretations. There was deliberation on how Rasa theory can be implemented to enhance the quality while performing various arts. There was also discussion on how art can be appreciated with Rasa theory. Participants also shared their experiences regarding performing arts in context with Rasa.
She also engaged lectures for the Aesthetics in Department of Philosophy, University of Mumbai. She took sessions on Indian Aesthetics which included Rasa theory, Dhvani theory, Vedic and Upanishadic Aesthetics, Bhakti etc.
