Rasarnavasudhakara 2.352.p3

2.352.p3

Now, in this matter, Rāma's judgment concerning Sītā—taking the form of a conviction of her suitability to be taken [in marriage] by himself—is merely the cause of the arising of erotic love; for without that conviction, erotic love would be improper. Here, the judgment that the maiden is suitable for marriage is [the transitory state of] judgment. If it be claimed: “We accept its durability [as a sthāyibhāva],” no, that is not so. For, by eliminating the fault of shame and resentment concerning Rāvaṇa, taking the form of an extraordinary resolve to attain her characterized by not turning away from the performance of duty, it stimulates Rāma's heroic energy so as to be fit for the relish of appreciators.