Kalidasa's Abhijnana Shakuntalam is a perfect example of Rasa Theory in practice. By weaving multiple Rasas, with a focus on Sringara and Karuna, Kalidasa creates a balanced, harmonious aesthetic experience. The play shows that true love (rati) is not mere desire but a purified, noble emotion that survives separation to achieve lasting harmony (shanta) Kalidasa uses these elements to ensure that the audience doesn't just watch a story but undergoes a transformative emotional journey, culminating in a state of spiritual "bliss" or Ananda.
LAXMAN et al. (Fri,) studied this question.