Shringaraprakasha 9.p1.14

9.p1.14

Susaṅgatā: 'O suspicious one, why, for the picture board's sake! So take it!' When a statement is made by clever speakers by means of an expedient device, accomplishing a similar meaning, that is proclaimed as 'allusion' (leśa). [12.194] As in the Śākuntala, the two female friends, having perceived the feeling between Śakuntalā and Duṣyanta, aside: 'Friend Śakuntalā, if father were present today—' Śakuntalā: (Angrily) 'Then what would happen?' [12.195] The two friends: 'He would satisfy this guest even with the all-in-all of his life!' [12.196] Śakuntalā: 'Friends, go away! Having something else in mind, you are whispering. I shall not listen to your talk.' Where oneself is proclaimed through the faults of others with manifold meanings, or someone else who is blameless [is spoken of], that is remembered as 'agitation' (kṣobha). As in the Ratnāvalī, in the third act, the King: (Folding his hands) 'Beloved Vāsavadattā, be gracious!' [12.197] Vāsavadattā: 'Noble lord, do not speak thus! These syllables are directed to someone else.' [12.198] Vidūṣaka: 'Lady, you are noble-minded indeed! Therefore, let this single offense of my dear friend be pardoned!' [12.199] Vāsavadattā: 'Noble Vasantaka, rather, it is I who have offended him by causing an obstacle in his first meeting!' Where, through qualities being praised that arise from diverse objects,