Natyashastra

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इष्टघ्राणे तथोच्छ्वासे दीर्घोच्छ्वासां प्रयोजयेत् । विकूणिता च कर्तव्या जुगुप्सायामसूयादिषु ॥ १३६॥

sanskrit

Socchvāsā (deep nose movement) should be employed during the perception of a pleasant fragrance or deep breathing. Vikūṇitā (wrinkled nose movement) should be used in situations of disgust, envy, and similar emotions.

english translation

iSTaghrANe tathocchvAse dIrghocchvAsAM prayojayet | vikUNitA ca kartavyA jugupsAyAmasUyAdiSu || 136||

hk transliteration by Sanscript