Srngaramanjari Katha

Author(s): Bhojdev, Kalpalata K Munshi
Publisher: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan

Page 88

RAGA
WORK
CLASS AND NATURE
CHARACTERISTICS
ILLUSTRATION
1. Haridra
SP
Sättvika
Vanishes at a slight cause; kama Jimutavahana's love for Malayavati overshadowed by the sättvika in Nagananda element.
SMK
Haridra-varga
Quickly dies out
love for
Devadatta
Somadatta's
(4th tale)
Samayamätykā
Colour-class
Though protected well, vanishes in
a moment.
Vaijayanti Abhidhanaratnamälä Abhidhānacintamani Jayamangala
Inconstant. Momentary. ......... Contrast to the Nili-räga. Transitory.
For Private & Personal Use Only.
2. Rocana
SP
Maha-sattva
Not much attached, hence quickly Duşyanta's love for Sakuntala in
fades; dharma prompts to actions; Sakuntala
kāma does not bother. Less steady than Haridrā-rāga.
SMK
Haridra-varga
3. Kāmpilya
SP
Ati-sättvika
Can be abandoned with efforts.
Hariscandra's love for his wife in
Hariscandracarita
SMK
Haridrā-varga
Less steady than Haridrā-råga.
4. Riti
SP
Ati-mahă-sättvika
Which cannot die out even when Rama's love for Sītā in Rāmāyana.
there is a powerful cause.
SMK Samayamatrkā
Nili-varga Metal-class
Less steady than Nili-rāga. Becomes naught even when there
is attachment.