Find the group of 'Vyabhichari Bhaav':

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The correct option is 3:
In the Indian theory of aesthetics, the Rasa Siddhanta (Theory of Aesthetic Experience) from the ancient Natyashastra, the emotional states (*Bhaav*) are broadly categorized. The *Vyabhichari Bhaav*, also known as *Sanchari Bhaav* (Transitory Feelings), are the emotional conditions that momentarily affect the main *Sthai Bhaav* (Permanent Mood) to bring about the *Rasa* (Aesthetic Experience). These feelings are fleeting, hence the term 'transitory.' There are traditionally 33 such *Vyabhichari Bhaavs* described. The group *Nirved* (Detachment or Self-Contempt), *Glani* (Lassitude or Weakness), *Chinta* (Anxiety), and *Garv* (Arrogance or Pride) are all authentic, time-bound emotional responses listed in the canonical texts, correctly forming the group of *Vyabhichari Bhaav*.

The incorrect option is 1:
The terms *Aalamban* and *Uddipan* are not types of *Bhaav* (emotions) but are the two sub-classifications of *Vibhaav* (Determinants or Excitants). The *Vibhaav* are the objective causes or external stimuli that are responsible for arousing an emotion. *Aalamban Vibhaav* is the main object upon which the emotion rests, such as the hero or heroine. *Uddipan Vibhaav* refers to the accompanying circumstances or accessories, like the season, scenery, or music, that intensify the main emotion. Thus, they represent the external conditions, not the internal transitory feelings.

The incorrect option is 2:
The group *Aangik, Vachik, Satvik*, and *Aaharya* represents the four types of *Abhinaya* (Expression or Communication) in performance arts. *Abhinaya* is the technique used by the performer to communicate the emotional states to the audience. *Aangik* is physical expression, *Vachik* is verbal, *Aaharya* is through costume and decor, and *Satvik* involves involuntary emotional expressions. These are methods of presentation and drama, entirely separate from the internal classification of feelings into *Sthai* or *Vyabhichari Bhaav*.

The incorrect option is 4:
*Rati, Krodh, Jugupsa*, and *Vismay* are four examples of the nine *Sthai Bhaavs* (Permanent Moods). *Sthai Bhaavs* are the master emotional states, such as Love (*Rati*), Anger (*Krodh*), Disgust (*Jugupsa*), and Wonder (*Vismay*), that are latent in the human heart. Each *Sthai Bhaav* corresponds to one primary *Rasa* (Aesthetic Flavour). They are the fundamental, enduring psychological states, in contrast to the *Vyabhichari Bhaavs*, which are temporary and supportive in nature.