Bharata Natyam
Elizabeth Kelly
Mayūra
Asaṃyuta Hasta - Single Hand Gestures
Descriptions and Meanings
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Mayūra (peacock): the third finger of the Kartarīmukha hand is joined to the thumb, the other fingers extended.
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the peacock’s beak, a creeper, bird of omen (Sakuna), vomiting, forehead, stroking the hair, forehead, brow-spot, wiping away tears, argument according to law (Sasfra), renown.
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1:108
1:108
Mayūra (peacock) When the ring-finger of the Kartarīmukha hand is joined to the thumb, and other fingers are extended, it is called the Mayūra hand.
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It is used to denote the peacock’s neck, a creeper, a bird, vomiting, removing hair, an ornamental mark on the forehead (tilaka), scattering (agitating) river-water, discussing the Sastras, and a famous thing.
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7:263-265
7:263-265
If, in Kartarīmukha hasta, ring finger and thumb are joined at the tips and other fingers are extended, it will be Mayūra hasta.
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Mayūra hasta is used to denote the following: Peacock's beak, creeper, bird/omen, vomiting, stroking the front curly hair, forehead, tilaka, wiping away tears or scattering river water, discussion on sāstras, renowned aspect.
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If the ring finger and thumb of kartarī are joined at the tips, it is mayūra.
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1:240-241
Elder and Younger Brothers: If the Mayura hands are shown in the front and on the two sides, the result will be the hands of the elder and of the younger brother.
