Kavyanushasana Critical Study

SR No.: 001713
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: A N Upadhye
Publisher: A N Upadhye
Publication Year: 1987
Total Pages: 558
Language: English
Classification: Book_English, Literature, & Kavya
File Size: 10 MB

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(for example, the verse å aru etc., Setu. II. 45), then, this paralysis overcomes a person who exhibits the stage of Stambha.
Thus Hemachandra explains the nature of the Sättvika-bhāvas rather peculiarly, originally and authentically as well as. exhaustively. Hemachandra's analysis shows that the Sättvikabhāvas are nothing but Anubhāvas in a subtle, mental sense. Dhananjaya's Views on Sättvika-bhāvas
Traditionally, the Sättvika-bhāvas or Involuntary states are separately treated, although they belong with the Consequents, because in the opinion of Dhananjaya (D.R. IV.4) "they are different from the Anubhāvas just because of their arising from the inner nature (Sattva); and this is the reason for the realisation of such states". The eight involuntary states are : (1) Paralysis (Stambha), (2) Sweat (Sveda), (3) Horripilation (Romāñca), (4) Change of voice (Svarabheda), (5) Trembling (Kampa or Vepathu), (6) Change of Colour (Vaivarnya), (7) Weeping (Aśru), and (8) Fainting (Pralaya). Dhananjaya notes that of these, Paralysis is immobility of body, and Fainting is. loss of consciousness. The characteristics of the rest are sufficiently clear.
However, each of the eight Sättvika-bhāvas has its: distinguishing characteristics. Thus, Stambha or Stupefaction is an outcome of wonder, grief, some disease, fear or an ecstatic joy. Sveda or Sweat or Perspiration is a natural consequence of exercise, heat, exhaustion, sickness, anger excessive joy, bashfulness or restlessness. Romāñca or Horripilation is a physical state in which hairs stand on their ends on account of the epidermic contact or fear, excessive cold, joy and anger, or due to bodily infirmity or some disease. Svarabheda or Change of Voice is caused by an intoxicated state of mind, old age, sickness, fear, anger or joy. Kampa or Tremor is a result of cold, fear, anger, joy, senility, some peculiar physical contact or disease. Vaivarṇya or Pallor is a change in the colour of the complexion or loss of bloom
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