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on a face. It is generally due to some hesitation or dejection, grief or failure, of purpose. It is also caused by intoxication, wrath and acrimony. In the latter case, the face gets coppercoloured and the eyes are reddened. Thus, any change in the normal hue of the face is Vaivarnya. Aśru or Weeping or Tears proceed from jubilation, lack of fortitude, smoke, use of collorium, yawning, grief, or consternation. Even steadfast gaze, extreme cold or certain diseases are capable of producing tears.
According to the poetic belief, tears that proceed from excessive joy or exestatic exultation are supposed to be cool and are distinguished as tears of joy from what are known as tears of sorrow which trickle down the face on account of bereavement or grief, and are conceived as hot. Pralaya or 'Swoon springs from some shocking event, unbearable grief, extreme exertion, overdose of stimulants, use of poison, protracted sleeplessness or physical strain caused by beating, flogging or hurt.
Pseudo-Suggestion or THTA: Semblance of Rasa, Bbāva, etc.
The relish of a sentiment is the highest kind of Aesthetic experience. This is true when the presentation of the sentiment is with reference to an appropriate or proper substratum. But when the presentation of a particular sentiment is done improperly, i.e., with reference to an inappropriate substratum, it is deemed undignified. In such cases, even though the suggestion of the Rasa or Bhāva takes place, it always remains below the high standard of aesthetic relish. In other words, the aesthetic appeal in such a situation gets dimmed. Under such circumstances it is only a semblance of Rasa or Bhava that we get and so it may be called a pseudo-sentiment or Rasabhāsa. However, the inappropriateness of development of the Rasa may be due to the deficiency of proper suggestion or due to the inadequate development of the emotion which
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