Verse Text
atha (8) śaṅkā
svīya-cauryāparādhādeḥ para-krauryāditas tathā |
svāniṣṭotprekṣaṇaṁ yat tu sā śaṅkety abhidhīyate |
atrāsya-śoṣa-vaivarṇya-dik-prekṣā-līnatādayaḥ ||48||
Translation
Apprehension due to committing theft, offense, or others’ cruelty is called śaṅkā. In this state, there is drying of the mouth, change of complexion, glancing in all directions, and hiding oneself.
Purport (Nectar of Devotion)
Doubt