Natyashastra

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नात्युत्क्षिप्तैः पदैर्गच्छेत् इष्टबन्धुनिपातने । गाढप्रहारे कार्या च शिथिलाङ्गभुजाश्रया ॥ ६६॥

sanskrit

One should walk without raising the feet too high in the case of loss of a beloved friend or relative. When struck violently, the shoulders should appear withdrawn and supported by the arms, and the limbs should be made slack.

english translation

nAtyutkSiptaiH padairgacchet iSTabandhunipAtane | gADhaprahAre kAryA ca zithilAGgabhujAzrayA || 66||

hk transliteration by Sanscript