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166

मन्मथेर्ष्योद्भवं कोपं तर्जन्यङ्गुलिमोटनम् । निषेधगर्वगाम्भीर्यमौनं मानावलम्बनम् ॥ १६६॥

Anger arising from jealousy in love, twisting of the forefinger, prohibition, pride, profundity, silence, and adopting a resentful attitude (māna) — all these should be represented from this posture.

english translation

manmatherSyodbhavaM kopaM tarjanyaGgulimoTanam | niSedhagarvagAmbhIryamaunaM mAnAvalambanam || 166||

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167

स्थानेऽस्मिन् संविधातव्यं दिगन्तरनिरूपणम् । समो यत्र स्थितो वामस्त्र्यश्रः पक्षस्थितोऽपरः ॥ १६७॥

In this posture should also be represented the act of looking toward the horizon. Here, the left foot is placed evenly (Sama), while the other (right) foot is obliquely set to the side (Tryaśra).

english translation

sthAne'smin saMvidhAtavyaM digantaranirUpaNam | samo yatra sthito vAmastryazraH pakSasthito'paraH || 167||

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168

समुन्नतकटिर्वामस्त्ववहित्थं तु तद्भवेत् । पुरो विचलितस्त्र्यश्रस्तदन्योपसृतः समः ॥ १६८॥

In this posture called Avahittha, the left hip is raised. The right foot (placed forward) is obliquely set (Tryaśra), and the other (left foot brought near) is placed evenly (Sama).

english translation

samunnatakaTirvAmastvavahitthaM tu tadbhavet | puro vicalitastryazrastadanyopasRtaH samaH || 168||

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169

पादस्तालान्तरन्यस्तस्त्रिकमीषत्समुन्नतम् । पाणिर्लताख्यो यत्रैकस्तदन्यस्तु नितम्बगः ॥ १६९॥

In this posture, one foot is placed at a distance of one Tāla, the hip is slightly raised, one hand is held in the Latā gesture, and the other rests on the hip.

english translation

pAdastAlAntaranyastastrikamISatsamunnatam | pANirlatAkhyo yatraikastadanyastu nitambagaH || 169||

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170

अवहित्थं समाख्यातं स्थानमागमभूषणैः । स्त्रीणामेतत् स्मृतं स्थानं संलापे तु स्वभावजे ॥ १७०॥

This posture is called Avahittha, marked by natural grace and ornamentation. It is considered a natural posture for women, especially during conversation.

english translation

avahitthaM samAkhyAtaM sthAnamAgamabhUSaNaiH | strINAmetat smRtaM sthAnaM saMlApe tu svabhAvaje || 170||