Sahrdayaloka Part 03

SR No.: 006910
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Tapasvi Nandi
Publisher: L D Indology Ahmedabad
Publication Year: 2005
Total Pages: 676
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 15 MB

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SAHRDAYĀLOKA From the definitions and illustrations of Pratisedha and Virodhana it is perfectly clear that there is hardly any real distinction between the two sub-divisions.
The DR. defines it as declaring one's own superior power by two persons when they are agitated - perturbed. It illustrates this sub-division by Veni. (Act V. 30-34) where Bhima and Duryodhana, who are highly excited, assert their superior strength.
(11) Ādāna : When fruition (= attainment of thing desired) is in sight, we have adāna'. The NS. XIX. 94a has -
"bīja-kāryópagamanam
ādānam iti samjñitam.” Abh. III. p. 55 - has, "bīja-phalasya samīpatā-bhavanam ity arthah.”
ND. has (p. 103) - "mukhya-phalasya darśanam ādānam." - According to the DR., it is 'a resume of the action' - "ādānam kāryasamgrahah." Dr. K. P. Trivedi thus renders it - "ādāna consists in the collection of preperations for the accomplishment of the desired object." (PR. notes, pp. 49). For the DR. the illustration is Veni. VI. 37, where the total destruction of the enemy is recapitulated.
(12) Chādana (or, Sadana, NLRK.) is a statement or speech arising from 'disgrace' and made for some purpose. The N.D. has - 'chādanam manyumārjanam'. and comments 'manyur apamāno mārjyate tat chādanam.' (p. 95). In Ratnāvalī, (Act. IV) Sāgarikā welcomes the breaking out of fire in the harem where she has been held captive as it would put an end to her sorrows. She means death caused by fire would put an end to her suffering and disgrace. In reality, however, union with the king brought about by that fire ends her sorrows.
The SD. defines it as putting up with humiliation etc. with a view to attaining the desired object and quotes Veni. V. 31, as an instance. - Arjuna here appeals to Bhīma, not to mind the ravings of Duryodhana, whose hundred brothers are killed and who is unable to do Pāņdavas any harm.
The DR. and its followers do not recognise chādana as a sub-division.
The ND. observes that some theorists recognise 'chalana' in place of 'chādana'. "The word 'chalana' is interpreted by some as 'humiliation' (this is a clear reference to the DR.) While by some others as 'sammoha' i.e. 'fainting? The abandoning of Sītā in the play 'Rāmábhyudaya' illustrates this 'Chalana' in the sense of