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125 [P. 173. A. 3. S. 3. particular character is as a rule fond of a particular 78. This rule must be strictly observed.
Thus the sentiments of love, grief, laughter and wonder are common to men as well as divine beings. But even here, in case of divine beings, the FFHOIAK (physical love ) should never be described. If a poet indulges in such a description, it will be as highly improper as to describe the love-amours of one's own parents. Thus ffecia has really offended against this rule, when he described in details the love-amours of Shankar and Parvati in the eighth canto of कुमारसंभव. Of course, the description, being full of poetic beauty, is not so repugnant as it would have been, if an ordinary poet would have indulged in it.
The sentiment of wrath should be described as very effective and quick in its results. For instance, in BARÁHa the burning of cupid by the fire of Shankar's eye is described as being quick and effective. This is highly poetical.
The sentiment of wonder should be handled very carefully. The wonders shown should be natural to the characters. If for instance supernatural wonders are said to be effected by a human character, it will create a sense of unreality in the minds of the readers who, in that case, will hesitate to imitate the ideal hero.
The forms of address as regards different characters in a poem or a play have been fixed by Rhetoricians. For instance, a king must be addressed as HETTE by his servants only, not by noble or highclass characters. Such and other rules must be strictly observed.
In short, propriety is the essence of poetic beauty. It contributes to the development of a th. Propriety
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