नाट्यशास्त्रम् (प्रथम भाग - अभिनवभारती एवं हिन्दी टीका सहित)

VII. 55 ] THE EMOTIONAL AND OTHER STATES 131

movement of [a particular] limb, falling down, reeling, not seeing properly and the like.

There is a Śloka on this point :

52. Due to seeing a robber in an unexpected place or from panic of different kinds distraction occurs to a man when he finds no help [near by].

There is also an Āryā on this point :

53. Distraction occurs due to adversity, accidental injury, memory of past enemity. It is to be represented on the stage by suspension of the activity of all senses.

Recollection

Recollection (smṛti) is remembering every condition of happiness and misery. It is caused by Determinants such as impairment of health, disturbed nightly sleep, seeing and speaking with a level head, thinking, constant practice and the like. It is to be represented on the stage by Consequents such as nodding of the head, looking down, raising up the eyebrows and the like.

On this point there is a Ślokā and an Āryā :

54. One is said to be recollecting something when one remembers past happiness and misery which were either conceived in mind or did actually occur and was forgotten.

55. Recollection arising from impaired health, or relating to the Vedas and Darśanas is to be represented on the stage by raising or nodding of the head and raising the eyebrows.

Contentment

Contentment (dhṛti) is caused by [Determinants such as] heroism, spiritual knowledge, learning, wealth, purity, good conduct, devotion to one's superiors, ¹getting excessive amount of money, enjoying sports, and the like. It is to be represented on the stage by Consequents such as enjoyment of objects gained, and not

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52 (B.79, G.51). 53 (B.80-81, G.52).
54 (B.82, G.53).
55 (B.83-84, G.54). ¹ Omit manoratha (B.G.) after adhika.