नाट्यशास्त्रम् (प्रथम भाग - अभिनवभारती एवं हिन्दी टीका सहित)

456 THE NATYASASTRA [ XXIV. 111-

The woman of bird type

111-112. A woman who has a very large mouth, energetic character, loves streams, enjoys spirituous liquor and milk, has many offsprings, likes fruits, is always given to breathing and is always fond of gardens and forests, is [very] fickle and talkative, is said to possess the nature of a bird¹.

The woman of Piśāca type

113-114. A woman who has more or less than the usual number of fingers, is merciless during sexual acts, has the habit of roaming in gardens and fields, and of terrifying children, is treacherous, speaks with a double entendre, behaves abominably during sexual acts, has a hairy body and loud voice, and is fond of spirituous liquor and sexual indulgence, is said to have the nature of a Piśāca¹.

The woman of Yakṣa type

115-116. A woman who sweats during sleep, loves quiet rest in bed or seat, is [very] intelligent, fearless and fond of wine, sweet smell and meat, takes delight on seeing the beloved one after a long time, feels gratitude [to him], does not sleep for a long time, is said to have the nature of a Yakṣa¹.

The woman of tiger type

117. A woman who takes honour and dishonour in the same spirit, has a rough skin and harsh voice, is wily, speaks untruth and haughty words and has tawny eyes, is said to have the nature of a tiger (vyāla)¹.

The type of human female

118-119. A woman who loves uprightness, is always clever and very virtuous, has regular features (vibhaktāṅgī), is grateful [to her benefactors], disposed to worship the elders and gods,

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111-112 (C.106-107a; K.XXII. 106b-108a). ¹ Cf. BhP. p. 1. 12-12.
113-114 (K.XXII.108b-110a). ¹ Emend Janādhikāṅguliḥ into ūnādhikāṅguliḥ. Cf. BhP. p. .. 15-18.
115-116 (C.107b-108; K.XXII. 110b-112a). ¹ Read 115b. at medhāvinī bhayahīnā etc. Cf. BhP. p. 110, l. 5-7.
117 (C. 109; K.XXII.112b-113a). ¹ Cf. BhP. p. 110, 110 l. 19-22.
118-119 (C.110-111; K.XXII.113b-115a). ¹ Cf. BhP. p. 111, l. 3-4.