Natyashastra
एतेन बालतरवः शशिलेखाम्बुकलशवलयानि । निर्घाटनमायस्तं मध्यौपम्यं च पीनं च ॥ ४४॥
With this (Ardhacandra) hand should be represented young trees, the crescent moon, water, a jar (kalaśa), bracelets, forcible opening, exertion, comparison, and fullness.
english translation
etena bAlataravaH zazilekhAmbukalazavalayAni । nirghATanamAyastaM madhyaupamyaM ca pInaM ca ॥ 44॥
hk transliteration by Sanscript