स्थानान्येतानि नारीणामथ लक्षणमुच्यते । वामः स्वभावतो यत्र पादो विरचितः समः ॥ १६१॥
These are the standing postures (Sthānas) of women, and now their characteristics will be described. In the Āyata posture, the left foot is naturally placed in the Sama (straight) position.
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