CHAPTER ELEVEN

THE CĀRĪ MOVEMENTS

Definitions

1. As the Cārīs prescribed by rules and connected with [different] limbs relate to (vyāyacchante from vyā-yam, stretch out to) one another they constitute (lit. are called) a vyāyāma (System)¹.

2. Cārī : The movement [mainly] with a single foot, is called the Cārī.

   Karaṇa¹ : The two feet moving [together] is called the Karaṇa.

3. Khaṇḍa : A combination of the [three] Karaṇas is called the Khaṇḍa.

   Maṇḍala : Three or four Khaṇḍas combine to make up the Maṇḍala.

Uses of the Cārī

4. From the Cārīs proceed dance as well as movements [in general] and release of missiles ; and [the stage] fighting [in general] should be made with the Cārīs.

5. Whatever has been described as Histrionic Representation (nāṭya) is included in the Cārīs, and no part of it can take place without the same.

6. Hence I shall described the rules of the Cārīs which are to be used in dance, ordinary movements and fights [on the stage].

The thirtytwo Cārīs

7-9. The following sixteen are the earthly (bhaumī) Cārīs : Samapādā, Sthitāvartā, Śakaṭāsyā, Adhyardhikā, Cāṣagati, Vicyavā,

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1 (B.X.2, G.2). ¹ B.G. read one additional couplet before this.
2 (B.X.3, G 3). ¹ This karaṇa should be distinguished from that mentioned in NŚ. IV. 30, 34-75, 63ff.
3 (B.X.4, G.4).
4 (B.X.5, G.5). 5 (B.X.6, G.6). 6 (B.X.7, G.7).
7-9 (B.X.8-10, G.8-10).