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Natyashastra

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भ्रान्त्वा चारीभिरेताभिः पर्यायेणाथ मण्डलम् । वामसूचीं ततो दद्यादपक्रान्तं च दक्षिणम् ॥ ४१॥

By moving in a circular motion with these movements, the sequence is performed in rotation, and then the left sequence should be given, followed by the displaced right posture.

english translation

स्वभावगमने ह्येतन्मण्डलं संविधीयते । क्रान्तमेतत्तु विज्ञेयं नामतो नाट्ययोक्तृभिः ॥ ४२॥

This sequence is performed according to natural movement, and the circle is constructed. The displaced posture is known by the experts of dance.

english translation

एतान्याकाशगामीनि ज्ञेयान्येवं दशैव तु । अतः परं प्रवक्ष्यामि भौमानामिह लक्षणम् ॥ ४३॥

These are the aerial movements, which are known by the ten mentioned. Now, I will explain the characteristics of the terrestrial ones.

english translation

आद्यस्तु जनितः कार्यो वामश्चास्पन्दितो भवेत् । शकटास्यः पुनश्चाद्यो वामश्चापि प्रसारितः ॥ ४४॥

The first is the one produced by the movement, where the left side remains steady. The second is when the left side vibrates, and the third is when the left side is extended.

english translation

आद्यो भ्रमरकः कार्यस्त्रिकं च परिवर्तयेत् । आस्कन्दितः पुनर्वामः शकटास्यश्च दक्षिणः ॥ ४५॥

The first is the movement of the bee, which should be performed with a circular motion. The second is when the left side ascends, and the third is the movement of the cart-wheel on the right side.

english translation