Vartita: One hand in Vyavrtta, the other in Parivartita. both bent at the wrists, and then placed on the thighs. Valitoru: Sukatunda hands in Vyavrtta and parivartita and the thighs in Valita (bent). Apaviddha: Theright hand in the Sukatunda gesture to be placed on the right thigh with a circular movement and the left on chest. Samanakha: The two feet touching each other toe to toe (lit. their nails in a straight line) the two hands hanging down and the body in a natural (straight) pose. Lina: The two Pataka hands in an Anjali gesture placed on the chest, the neck stretched and the shoulders drawn in. Swastika (Recita): The two hands in Recita and Aviddha (held together and then) separated and placed on the hips. Mandalaswastika :The hand's in Swastika, they are raised above. palms inwards and then the Mandala posture Nikuttaka: The two hands (bent at the elbow) moved up and down between the (corresponding) arm and head and the feet bent. Ardhanikutta: Bending (hanging low) arms and head and hand with fingers facing. Katichinna: The hips bent alternately to both sides and Pallava hands on the head. Ardharecita: Hand in Apaviddha. striking (the floor with Suci foot, body bent to one side. Vaksahswastika: Feet crossed, Recita hands on the chest which is bent. Unmataka: Foot in Ancita posture and hands in Recita gesture. Swastika: Both hands and feet respectively in Swastika. Prsthaswastika: The two feet in Swastika, the two arms in Viksipta and Aksipta and (again) the feet in Apakranta and Ardhasuci- Dikswastika: One movement in which one goes to both the sides and then to the front- and hands and feet in Swastika. Alata(-ka): The foot in Alata (cari), the right hand quickly coming down from the shoulder and then making an urdhvajanu (cari). Katisama: Feet in Swastika to be separated, one hand on the navel and one on the hip, and sides in Udvahita. Aksiptarecita: The left hand on the chest, the right hand in Recita thrown up and sideways and then in Recita and Apaviddha gestures. Viksiptaksiptaka: Hands and feet thrown out and thrown in. Ardhaswastika: The two feet in Swastika, the right hand making a Karihasta gesture and the left one on the chest. Ancita: The Karihasta in Ardhaswastika in Vyavrtta and Parivar- tita movement and then bent on the tip of the nose. Bhujangatrasita: Raising up the bent foot, the thigh in a diago- nal posture hip and knee also in a similar posture. Urdhvajanu: The Kuncita foot to be lifted up, the knee and the hand raised to the level of the chest. Nikuncita: The foot in Vrs'cika karana, the left hand to be bent sideways and the right one on the tip of the nose. Mattali: The left and right foot, one whirling round and round and the other slowly sliding forward and the hands in Udvestita Apaviddha. Ardhamattali: The left hand in Recita, and then on the hip and the feet moved away in Skhalita. Recitanikuttita: The right hand in Recita, the left foot in Nikuttita, the left hand swinging. Padapaviddhaka: Hands in Khatakamukha with palms outwards on the navel, and the feet in Sucividdha and Apakranta. Valita: Hand in Apaviddha, feet in Suci and the Trika (i.e, three, viz, waist, chest and head) turned round (i.e, slightly twisted sideways). Ghurnita: The left hand in Vartita and turned round and round, the feet in Swastika moved away from each other. Lalita: The left hand in Karihasta, the right turned round, the foot in Kuttika again and again. Dandapaksa: The hand in Lata gesture to be placed on the foot in urdhvajanu. Bhujangatrastarecita: Both the hands to be in Recita to the left side (with feet) in Bhujangatrasita. Nupura: Gracefully turned round Trika, hands in Lata and Recita, feet in Nupura cari. Vaisakharecita: Hands, feet, hip and neck in Recita and body (posture) in Vaisakhasthana Bhramaraka: Crossed feet in Aksipta cari, hands in Udvestita and Trika turned round. Catura: Tlie left hand in Anicita gesture and the left foot in Catura, the right one in Kuttita Bhujangancitaka: Feet in Bhujangatrasita, right hand in Recita and the left one in Lata- Dandakarecita: Hands and feet in Recita being thrown about on all sides—like a stick. Vrscikakuttita: Both the hands (first) in the Vrscikakarana with Nikuttita movement (clapping). Katibhranta: Right foot in Suci cari and then in Apaviddha and the hip in Recita (turning round). Latavrscika: Foot in Ancita backwards, the left hand with palm outwards and fingers bent in lata gesture Chinna: Hand(s) in Alapadma on the hips and then bending with the hip sideways alternately and standing in Vaisakhasthana. Vrscikarecita: Foot in Vrscika. hands in Swastika, first in Recita and then in Apasrta (i.e.. separating). Vyamsita:Alidha posture, two hands on the chest in Recita (gradu- ally) moved up and down stretched out. Vrscika: Bent hands on the head, foot bent backwards, and back also bent low. Parsvanikuttaka: Swastika hands to one side and the foot in Nikuttita. Lalatatilaka: The foot in die Vrscika, a mark in the forehead (suggested) by the toe of the foot. Krantaka: A leg to be bent backwards, then an Atikranta all round, both the hands to be thrown down. Kuncita: The right foot in Ancita left hand in Kuncita with the left side raised. Cakramandala: Stretching out the hands, the body bent, and the hands in Apaviddha between the legs. Uromandalaka: The feet in Swastika and then drawn apart, then the Apaviddha cari with the hands in Uromandala gesture. | Aksipta: Hands and feet in quick succession in Aksipta. Talavilasita: Foot with the toe upwards stretched to the side and the palms of the hands bent. Argala: Feet two and half tala-s apart, hands stretched out in front. Viksipta: Hand and foot thrown out together to the side or backwards. Avar(-vr)ta(-tta): Kuncita foot stretched and turned round (or drawn back) hands moving accordingly. Dolapdda: Foot bent at knee to swing from side to side, hands moving accordingly. Vivrtta: Hands and feet thrown out, Trika twisted round, both hands in Recita. Vinivrtta: Feet in Sucividdha cari, Trika turned about and both hands in Recita. Parsvakranta: Feel in Parsvakranta cari (lit..steps in etc.).hands moving accordingly, and stepping in front (or forward). Nisumbhita: Feet bent back. chest inflated. and hand held at the centre of the forehead. Vidyudbhranta: Foot bent back and stretched to touch the head, and hands in Mandalaviddha gesture. Atikranta: Feet in Atiknuita cari to be stretched forward (i.e, long steps). hands moving accordingly. Vivartitaka: Hands and feet thrown forward. Trika turned about. hand in Reciia. Gajakriditaka:The left hand bent and touching the (left) ear, the right in Lata gesture and foot in Dolapada cari. Talasamsphotita: The foot to be swiftly lifted up. and placed forward; the two hands in Talasamsphotita (palms wagging) ges- ture. Garudaplutaka: Foot stretched back. one hand in Lata and the other in Recita gesture and chest inflated. Gandasuci: Feet in Suci cari with one side raised up, one hand (left) on the chest and the other bent to touch the cheek. Parivrtta: Both me hands in Apavestita raised up. foot turned about in Sucipada and Trika turned round. Parsvajanu: One foot in Sama cari, the other by the side of the thigh, hand in Musti gesture on the chest. Grddhravalinaka: One foot stretched back. knee slightly bent, and arms stretched out. Sannata: Coming down from a jump. the two feet must be in Swastika, the hand. hanging and bent. Suci: Kuncita foot to be raised and put down on the ground, hands to move accordingly. Ardhasuci: Hands in Alapadma on the head, right fool in Suci (cari). Sucividdha: A foot in Suci (cari) touches the heel of the other foot. one hand on the chest and other on the hip. Apakranta: With the thigh in the Valita.’ the foot in the Apa- kranta. hands moving accordingly, Mayuralalita: Two hands in Recita in the Vrscika karana. Trika turned about- Sarpita: Both the feet in Ancita to move awav one from the other, the head in the Parivahita (dragging away or flowing) and both the hands in Recita. Dandapada: The foot in Nupura cari should be stretched in Dandopada cari and quickly the hand to be in Aviddha gesture. Harinapluta: From the Atikranta cari. one should jump up and coming down, the shanks are bent and thrown up (straight- ened). Prenkholita: From the Dolapada cari, one should jump and come down turning about the Trika. Nitamba: Arms going out. fingers facing the body, assuming the Baddha cari. Skhalita: Foot in Dolapada cari, the hands shaking or in Recita moving accordingly. Karihasta: Left hand on the chest, the other palm twisted (or turned) upwards, the feet in Aincita. Prasarpitaka: One hand in Recia. the other in Lata and the soles grazing the ground. Simhavikridita: One foot in Alataka placed forward, the other One to take quick step and hands moving accordingly. Simhavikridita: One foot stretched back. and Kuncita hands turning round in front Udvrtta: Hands, feet and body (upper part) to be moved swiftly and then the whole body to be moved as swiftly. Upasrtaka: Foot in Aksipta, hands to follow and body slightly bent Talasanghattita: Foot in Dolapada cari the two palms clapping, then the left hand in Recita. Janita- One hand on the chest, the other hanging loose and standing on the tip (toes) of the feet. Avahitthaka: Hands in Janita gesture, then raising them with fingers facing. Nivesa: Both the hands on the chest, chest bent (or drawn in). posture of Mandala sthana. Elakaakriidita: Feet in Talasancara, Jumping up and coming down with body bent and turned. Uuruudvrtta: Hand in Avrtta to be placed on the back. side and bent. shanks in Ancita and Udvrrta. Madaskhalita: Both the hands hanging down, head in Parivahita gesture (dragging to and fro) and Aviddha feet turned round. Vislukraanta: Foot stretched forward and bent as if about to walk on, and hand in Recita. Sambhraanta: The Avartita hand to be placed on the backside of the thigh, and then the thigh in Aviddha. Viskambha: Right hand in Apaviddha, left on the chest, and striking the ground with Suci foot. Udghattita: Both feet in IJdghattita. both the hands in Talasanghattita to be placed by the side of the hips. Vrsabakriidita: Foot in Alataka. both the hands in Recita and later these hands to he in Kuncita and Ancita. Lolita: (Feet in Vaisnava sthana). hands (first) in Recita and Then in Ancita and head turned to both sides. Naagaapasarpita: Feet in Swastika to glide forward, hands in Recita, head turning all round Sakataasya: Gliding with Talasancara feet while in a sitting posture, chest thrust forward. Gangaavatarana: Foot with sole and toes turned upwards (i.e, not touching the ground), Tripataka hands with palms downwards (i.e, facing the ground) and head bent down. |
Monday, March 7, 2011
108 Karanas -The Karanas are synchronized movement of hands and feet
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