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Laukikanyayakośa
 
then, infer some permanent moods. () and then
enjoy some particular scenes. This is compared with a
picture of the horse on which the maxim is based.
The painted horse gives the idea of a real horse on the
basis of the imagined ancilliaries. Real events are
inferred by the spectators.
 
272. चित्रपटन्यायः
 
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Before drawing a picture, the artist spreads some white
paint on the canvas. Then he draws some lines on it
and then applies various colours to the picture. Similarly,
the God appears to be consciousness or God. Then He
becomes an indweller and finally bears a virāṭ figure.
- सा० 285
 
273. चित्राङ्गनान्यायः
 
Cf. चित्रानलन्यायः, चित्रामृतन्यायः
 
A lady is directly seen in a picture but she in not
capable of giving the pleasure of kissing or embracing.
Similarly, the nectar pot or the fire, painted in a picture,
are unable to show their effects. The present maxim,
based on these examples, suggests that the actions
performed by an enlightened person does not show
any result. Thus the actions performed by an enlightened
person do not cling to him.
 
274. चित्रिताङ्गगजम्बुकन्यायः
 
It will be ridiculous if a jackal tries to imitate a panther
or a tiger. The jackal tries to adore its body with
various colours and thus tries to imitate a tiger.
The maxim thus ridicules the attempt of low persons
who try to imitate the greatmen externally.