विनोदकारणं चेति नृत्तमेतत्प्रवर्तितम् । अतश्चैव प्रतिक्षेपाद्भूतसङ्घैः प्रवर्तिताः॥ २६६॥
This dance has also been initiated for the sake of amusement. Therefore, the Pratikṣepas (movements) were established by the assembly of Bhūtas (spirits).
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