BRS 2.4.148

BRS 2.4.148

Verse Text

atha (25) harṣaḥ –abhīṣṭekṣaṇa-lābhādi-jātā cetaḥ-prasannatā | harṣaḥ syād iha romāṣcaḥ svedo ’śru mukha-phullatā | āvegonmāda-jaḍatās tathā mohādayo ’pi ca ||148||

Translation

Happiness of the heart arising from seeing or attaining one’s desired object is called harṣa. In this state standing of hair on end, perspiration, tears, glowing face, confusion (āvega), insanity (unmāda), indecision jaḍatā) and fainting (moha) occur.

Purport (Jiva Goswami)

The appearance of happiness means to be pleased or cheerful.

Purport (Nectar of Devotion)

Happiness