Original PhD

CHAPTERS
Introduction
A. Humor Theory
1. Defining Humor
2. Gurdjieff's Theory
3. Bisociation & Laughter
4. Laughter & Distress
5. Suddenness
6. Incongruity
B. Aesthetics of Hâsya
7. Rasa in Sanskrit Theater
8. Hâsa and Hâsya
9. Love and Humor
10. Semblance of Rasa
C.Semiotics of VidûSaka
11. Semblance of Humor
12. Semiotics of VidûSaka
13. Wit and Ambiguity
14. Elements of Riddle Play
15. Transgressive Sacrality

Conclusion
Glossary
Bibliography