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Natyashastra & Abhinaya Darpana

Sthānakās Introduction

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  • Purusha Sthāna

    Though the Sthānakās, or static positions for male and female characters are not limited to be used only by a specific gender, they are the building blocks for Karanas.

    There are 6 Sthanakas for male characters.

    Vaiśnavam samapādam ća vaiśakham mandalam tathā
    pratyālīdam matālīdam sthanān yethā...

  • Strī Sthānas

    Though the Sthānakās, or static positions for male and female characters are not limited to be used only by a specific gender, they are the building blocks for Karanas.

    Āyatam avahittam aśvakrāntamatāpi ća
    Strīnām sthānāni kāryāni gatiśvabharaneśu ća

    Āyatam
    avahittam
    aśvakrāntam