Natyashastra
उत्तमाधममध्यानां नराणां कर्मसंश्रयम् । हितोपदेशजननं धृतिक्रीडासुखादिकृत् ॥ ११३॥
"The actions of men, whether of the highest, lowest, or middle types, depend on their deeds, and this drama generates virtuous counsel, as well as joy from the play of determination."
english translation
uttamAdhamamadhyAnAM narANAM karmasaMzrayam । hitopadezajananaM dhRtikrIDAsukhAdikRt ॥ 113॥
hk transliteration by Sanscript