नाट्यशास्त्रम् (प्रथम भाग - अभिनवभारती एवं हिन्दी टीका सहित)

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synonymous with kāraṇa, nimitta and hetu. As Words, Gestures and the Representation of the Temperament are vibhāvayte (determined) by this, it is called vibhāva (Determinant). Vibhāvita (also) means the same thing as vijñāta (clearly known).

On this point there is a Śloka :

4. As many things are vibhāvyate (determined) by this through Words, Gestures and the Representation of the Temperament it is named vibhāva (Diterminant).

Anubhāvas (Consequents) explained

"Now, why is the word anubhāva used ?" (Answer) "Because the Histrionic Representation by means of Words, Gestures and the Temperament are anubhāvyate (made to be felt) by this, it is called anubhāva (Consequent).

On this point there is a Śloka :

5. As in it the spectators are anubhāvyate [made to feel] things by means of Words and Gestures it is called anubhāva and it relates to words as well as to [gestures and movements of] major and minor limbs.

Now we have explained that the States (bhāva) are related to Determinants (vibhāva) and Consequents (anubhāva). Thus are the States (bhāva) created. Hence we shall discuss the definitions and examples of the States together with their Determinants and Consequents. Of these, the Determinants and the Consequents are well-known among people. They being connected with the human nature, their definitions are not discussed. This is for avoiding prolixity.

On this point there is the Śloka :

6. Determinants and Consequents are known by the wise to be things which are created by human nature and are in accordance with the ways of the world.

The three kinds of States : Dominant, Transitory and Temperamental

Now the Dominant States (sthāyi-bhāva) are eight in number. The Transitory States (vyabhicāriṇaḥ) are thirtythree and

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4 (B.6, G.4).
5 (B.7-8, G.5). ¹ We read with B.
6 (B.9, G.6).