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खस्थानां चैव नारीणां समपादं प्रयोजयेत् । उद्धता येऽङ्गहाराः स्युः याश्चार्यो मण्डलानि च ॥ २०१॥
For women who are ascetics or devoted to religious practices, the Samapāda Cārī (gait with feet placed evenly) should be used. Energetic Aṅgahāras (limb movements), and extraordinary Maṇḍalas (circular movements), should be avoided for them.
english translation
तानि नाट्यप्रयोगज्ञैर्न कर्तव्यानि योषिताम् । तथासनविधिः कार्यो नृणां स्त्रीणां विशेषतः ॥ २०२॥
Such energetic movements should not be performed by women, according to those well-versed in dramatic performance. Similarly, the regulation of postures should be observed distinctly for men and women.
english translation
नानाभावसमायुक्तस्तथा च शयनाश्रयः । विष्कम्भिताञ्चितौ पादौ त्रिकं किञ्चित्समुन्नतम् ॥ २०३॥
Associated with various emotional states, and similarly applicable to lying down, [the sitting posture involves] the two feet kept apart and slightly bent, the region of the hips (Trika) slightly raised.
english translation
हस्तौ कट्यूरुविन्यस्तौ स्वस्थे स्यादुपवेशने । पादः प्रसारितः किञ्चिदेकश्चैवासनाश्रयः ॥ २०४॥
In sitting at ease, the two hands are to be placed on the hips or thighs, and one foot is to be slightly stretched while the other rests on the seat.
english translation
शिरः पार्श्वनतं चैव सचिन्त उपवेशने । चिबुकोपाश्रितौ हस्तौ बाहुशीर्षाश्रितं शिरः ॥ २०५॥
In sitting with a pensive mood, the head is to be bent to one side. In sorrowful sitting, the hands are to support the chin, or the head is to rest on the shoulder.
english translation