ASAMYUTHA HASTA VINIYOGAS

According to Abhinaya Darpana, there are 28 Asamyutha hastas

or single handed gestures.

Patākas Tripatāko ardhapatākas Kartarīmukhaha

Mayurakhyo ardhachandraśca Arālah śukatundakaha
Muśtiśca Shikharākhyaśca Kapittah Katakāmukhaha
Sūći Chandrakala Padmakōśa Sarpaśirasthatha
Mrigaśirśa Simhamukhaha Kāngūlaśćha
alapadmakaha Chaturo Bhramarasćaiva Hamsasyo
Hamsapakśakaha
Sandamśo Mukulasćaiva Tāmrachūda triśūlakaha
Ityasamyutha hastanaamashtavimshati ririta

VINIYOGA MEANING
PATHAKA [flag]
Natyarambhe Beginning of the
dance
Vaarivahe Clouds

Vane Forest

Vasthunishedane Forbidding
something
Kuchasthale Chest
Nishaayamcha Night

Nadyam River

Amaramandale Heaven

Thurange Horse

Khandane Cutting

Vaayo Wind

Shayane Lying down

Gamanodhyame To go

Pratapecha Prowess/great

Prasadecha Favour

Chandrikayam Moon light

Ghanatape Scorching sunlight

Kavatapaatane To open the door

Saptavibhaktyarthe Denoting the Seven

cases of grammar
Tarangake Ripples

Veedhi Praveshabhavepi Entering the street

Samadvecha Equality
Angarangake Applying
sandalwood
paste/smearing one’s
body
Aatmaarte Oneself

Shapatechaapi Taking an
oath/promise

Tushnirbhavanidarshane Silence/secret

Taalapatre Palm leaf

Khetae Shield

Dravyadisparshane Touching objects

Aashirvada kriyam To bless

Nrupashreshtasya ideal king

bhavane
Tatra tatreti vachane To denote such and
such a thing
Sindhoutu Ocean

Sukritikrame Succession of good

deeds
Sambhodhane address someone

Purogepi Move forward

Khadga Holding sword/mace
Rupasyadhaarane
Maase Month

Samvatsare Year

Varshadine Rainy day

Samarjane Sweep

Natyarambhae vaarivahae vanai vastu nishedhane

Kuchasthalae nishayam cha nadyam amaramandalae
Turangae khandanae vayo shayanae gamanodyamae
Pratapae cha prasadae cha chandrikayam Ghana tapae
Kavaadapaatanae saptavibhaktyarthae tharangae
Veedi praveshabhavepi samatvae cha angaragakae
Aatmarthae shapathae chape e thooshnim bhava nidharshanae
Thaalapatrae cha kheitae cha dravyadis sparshanae thatha
Aashirvadaekriyayam cha nrupa sreshtasya
Thatra Thatreti vachanae sindhyo cha sukruthikramae
Sambhodhanae purogaepae khadgarupasya dharanae
Masae samvathsarae varsha dinae sammarjanae thatha
Yevamardhyeshu yujanthae pataka hasta bhavanaha.
TRIPATAKA
[three parts of a flag]
Makute Crown

Vriskshabhaveshu Tree

Vajre Indra’s thunderbolt

Thatdharavaasave Lord Indra/Holder of

vajre
Ketaki kusume Screw pine flower

Deepe Lamp

Vahnijwala Fire

Vijrumbhane Leaping flames

Kapote Pigeon

kapole cheek

Patralekhayam Write a letter

Paatralekhayam Drawing patterns

Baanarthe arrow

Parivarthane Turning around

Makutae vrikshabhaaveshu Vajrae Thaddharavasavae

Ketakae kusumae Deepae Vanhijwalavijrumbhanae
Kapoothae kapole patralekhayaam paatralekhayam Baanaarthae
parivarthanae
Yujyathae Tripatakoyaam Kathithou Bharatothamaihi
 ARDHAPATAKA
[half flag]
Pallavae Leaves

Phalakae Slab/board for writing

or painting
Theerae Bank of a river

Ubhayorithi vachakae To say both

Krakachae Saw

Churikayam Knife

Dhwajae Flag

Gopura Gopuram of a Temple

Shringayoho Horns

Pallavae phalakae theerae Ubhayorithivachakae

Krakachae Churikayam cha dhwajae gopura shringayoho
Yujyathae ardhapataakoyam Thathatkarmaprayogakae

KARTARIMUKHA
[scissors]
Shtripum sayoosthu vishleshe Separation of a man
and a woman
Viparyaasapaday pivaa To say this or that
Luntanae To roll

Nayana-anthae Corner of the eye

Maranae Death

Bheda-bhavanae Caste differences

Vidhyu-darthae Lightning

ekashiyaa-viraha Reclining alone with

pangs of separation
Patana To fall down

Latayam A creeper

Shtripum-sayoosthu-vishleshe
Viparyaa-sapaday-pivaa Luntane
Nayana-amthecha Marana Bheda-bhavana
Vidhyu-darthe ekashiyaa-virahe Patana thata Latayamcha
Yujathay Yasthu Sakara Kartarimukhaa

MAYURA
[peacock]
Mayurasyae Peacock’s beak

Latayamcha A creeper

Shakunae Bird

Vamanae Vomiting
Alakasyapa nayane Stroking the hair

Lalaata-TilakeShucha Putting
Tilak/decorative mark
on forehead
Nadyu- Sprinkling river water
dakasyaNiksheypae over the head

Shastra-Vaadae Discussing the sastra

Prasidhake Famous/renowned

Mayurasye Latayamcha Shakune Vamane thata

Alakashyapa Nayane Lalaata-Tilake-Shucha
Nadyu-Dakasya-Niksheype Shastra-Vaade Prasidhake
Evamarteshyu Yujyanthe MayuraKara Bhaavanaaha

ARDHACHANDRA
[half-moon]
Chandray Moon

Krishna Ashtami Baaji Denotes the moon

on the 8th day of the
waning phase
(going towards no
moon day)
Gala Hastartha Kepicha Seizing one by the
throat
Bhala Yudha A spear

Devathanam Abishechana Offering to God

Karmani
Bukpathre Plate

Udbhave Origin or Birth

Katyaam Waist

Chintaayam Contemplating

Athma Vachakam Talking to Oneself

Dhyana Meditation

Prathana Prayers

Anganam Sparsha Touching the limbs

Prakruthanam Namaskaram Bowing down

Chandrae Krishnashtami Bhaji Galahastarthakepi Cha

Bhallayudhe Devatanam-Abhishechana-Karmani
Bhukapatre Cha Udbhave Katyam Chintayam Atmavachake
Dhyane Cha Prarthane Chape Anganam Sparshane Tatha
Prakrutanam Namaskare Ardhachandro Niyujyate

ARALA
[bent/crooked]
Vishadhyi Amrita To drink poison,
Panayshu nectar
Pranchanda Pavana Strong winds

Vishadhi Amruta Paneshu Prachanda Pavanepicha

Yujathe Arala Hastoyam Bharatagama Kovidihi
SHUKATUNDA
[parrot’s beak]
Bhaana Prayogae Shooting an arrow

Kuntharthae A Spear

aalayasya smritikramae Remembering

one’s abode
Marmookthyam Mysterious words

Ugrabhavaeshu Ferocity

Bhaana Prayoogae Kuntharthae Vaalayasya Smritikrame

Marmookthyam Ugrabhaveshu Shukatundoni Yujyate

MUSHTI [fist]

Shtire Steadiness

Kachagrahe Grasping one’s

hair
Daardhye Firmness

Vasthvadeenaamcha Holding things

Dharane
Malaanam Yudhabhave Fighting
spirit of
wrestlers

Shtirae Kachagrahae Daarthyae Vasthvadeenaam Cha

Dharanae Mallanam Yudha Bhavaepi Mushti Hasto Ya Mishyate
SHIKARA [peak]

Madhane Manmatha or
Kama, the God
of love
Kaarmuke Bow

Sthamba Pillar

Nishchaye Certainty

Pithrukarmani Offering to
ancestors
Oshte Lips

Pravishtaroopa Entering/pouring

Radhane Teeth

Prashnabhavane Questioning

Linge Shiva Lingam

Naastheetivachana To say no

Smarane Recollection

Abhinayantike Expressing

Katibhandhakarshane Tying a girdle

(belt) around the
waist
Parirambhavidikrame Embracing

Gantaninadhe Sound of a bell

Madhanae Karmukhae Sthambae Nishchayae Pithrukarmani
Oshtae Pravishtaroopae Cha Radhanae Prashnabhavanae
Lingae Naastheetivachanae Smaranae
Abhinayantikae
Katibhandhaakarshanae Cha Parirambhavidikramae

KAPITHA
[wood apple]
Lakshmyamchiva Goddess Lakshmi

Saraswatyam Goddess Saraswati

Nataanam For dance

Taladharane Playing the cymbals

Godohane Milking the cows

Pyanjanecha Applying kajal

Leela kusumadharane Gracefully holding

Flowers during love
Chelanchaladigrahane Grasping the edge of
a robe
Patasyaiva vakuntane Covering the head
with a veil
Dhoopadeepaarchane To offer incense to
god
Lakshmyamchayva Saraswatyam Nataanam Taladharane
Godohane Pyanjane Cha Leela Kusumadharane
Chelaanchaladi Grahane Patasyaivaa Vaghuntane
Dhoopadeepaarchane Chaapi Kapitha
Samprayujyate

KATAKAMUKHA
[opening in a bracelet]
Kusumaavachaye Plucking flowers

Muktashradaanam dharane Wearing a necklace

of pearls or garland
of flowers
Sharamadhyaakarshane Drawing a bow string

Nagavallipradhanake Offering folded betel

leaves
Kasturikaadivastunam Musk and other
perfumes
Peshane Mixing

Gandhavasane Fragrant smell of

sandalwood
Vachane Speak

Drishtibhavepi Glance

Kusumaavachayae Muktashradhaamnam Dharanae Thathaa

Sharamadhyaakarshanae Cha Nagavallipradhaanake
Kasturikaadivastunam Peshanae Gandhavasanae
Vachanae Drushtibhaavepi Katakamukha Ishyate
SOOCHI [needle]
Ekarthepi Denoting number
one
Parabrahmabhavanayam Showing Para
Brahma/ supreme
soul
Shatepicha To show 100

Ravou Sun

Nagaryam City

Lokarthe World

Tathetivachanepicha Saying “thus”

Yechabde apitatchabdhe Asking “this or

that?”
Vijanaarthepi tarjane Threatening while
alone/deserted
Karshye Thin /weak

Shalake Thorn

Vapushi Body

Ashcharye Astonishment

Venibhavane braiding the hair

Chatre Umbrella

Samarthe Competence
Panaucha Palm

Romalyam Eyebrows

Bherivadhane Beating a drum

Kulalachakrabhramane Turning potter’s

Wheel
Rathaange Mandaletatha Circumference of
wheel of a chariot
Vivechane Thinking

Dinantecha Dusk

Ekaarthaepei Parabrahma Bhavanaayaam Shateypicha

Ravou Nagaryam Lokarthaey Tathaeithi Vachaneypicha
Yachabdey Api Thathchabdey Vijanaartheypi Tharjaney
Kaashey Shalaakhey Vapushey Ascharyey Venibhaawaney
Chathrey Samarthey Paanocha Romalyaam Berivaadaney
Kulaala Chakra Brahmaney Rataanga Mandaley Thatha Vivechaney
Dinaam Thecha Soochi Hasta Prakeerthithaha.

CHANDRAKALA
[shape of a crescent
moon]
Chandre Moon

Mukhe Face
 Praadeshe Index of
measure
(Distance
between index
finger and
thumb)
Tanmatra kaaravastuni Objects
resembling
shape of
chandrakala
Shivasya makute
Shiva’s crown
Ganga nadyam River ganga

Lagudepi Cudjel (stick like

lathi, used as a
weapon)

Chandrey Mukhecha Pradeshey

Thanmathraakaaravasthuni
Shivasyamakutey Ganga Nadyaam Lagudeypi
Yeshaam Chandrakala Chaiva Viniyogae Vidhiyathey

PADMAKOSHA
[lotus bud]
Phalae fruits

bilwa kapithe Wood apple

strinam cha kutcha Round breasts of a

kumbhayoho woman
Avartake Circular
movement
Kanduke Ball

Sthalyam Plate

Bhojanae Food

Pushpa korake Flower buds

Sahakaraphale Mango

Pushpavarshe Showering flowers

Manjarikadishu Cluster of flowers

Japakusuma Offering flowers

Gantarupa bell shape

vidhanake Image of idol

Valmike Snake pit/ant hill

Kamala Lotus

Ande Egg

Phalae Bilwa Kapithaadau Sthrinam Cha Kucha Kumbhayoho

Aavartakae Kandukae Sthaalyaam Bhojanae
Pushpa Korakae
Sahakaara Phalae Pushpavarshae
Manjarikaadishu
Japakusuma Bhaavecha Ghantaarupa Vidhanakae
Valmikae Kamalae Api Andae Padmakosho
Vidhiyathe
SARPASHIRSHA
[hood of a cobra]
Chandane Sandalwood paste

Bhujage Snake

Mandre Middle note

Prokshane Sprinkling

Poshanadishu Nourishing

Devasyodakadaaneshu Offering water to god

Aasphaale Pat

Gajakumbhayoho Hump on the head of an

elephant
Bhujasthanethu Mallanaam Arms of wrestlers

Chandane Bhujage Mandre Prokshane Poshanadishu

Devasyodakadaaneshu Aasphale Gajakumbhayoho
Bhujasthanetu Mallanaam Yujyate Sarpashirshakaha

MRIGASHIRSHA
[deer’s head]
Streenamarthe To show
woman
Kapolecha Cheeks
Chakra Wheel

Maryaadayorapi Limit/show
respect
Bheetyam Fear

Vivade quarrel

Nepathye To Cover

Aahvanecha Calling someone

Tripundrake Mark on forehead

(tilakam)
Mrigamukhe Deer’s head

Rangavalyam Rangoli/designs
made on the floor
Paadasamvahanethata Massaging the feet

Sarvasve melane Getting people

together
Kaama mandire Place where lovers
meet
Chatradharane Holding an
umbrella
Sancharecha Movement

Priyaahvane To call the loved

one
 Streenamarthe Kapolecha Chakra Maryaadayorapi
Bheetyam Vivade Nepathye Aahvaanecha
Tripundrake
Mrigahamukhe Rangavallyaam
Paadasamvahanethatha
Sarvasammelane Kaama Mandire Chatradharane
Sancharecha Priyahvane Yujyate
Mrigashirsakaha

SIMHAMUKHA
[lion’s face]
Home Homam/sacrificial
fire
Shashe Hare/rabbit

Gaje elephant

Darbhachalane Movement of the

kusa grass
Padmadamini Garland of lotuses

Simhaanane lion’s face

Vaidyapaake preparing
medicine
Shodhane to check (test)

Home Shashe Gaje Darbhachalane Padmadamini

Simhanane Vaidyapaka Shodhane Samprayujyate
KANGULA
[fraction of an inch]
Lakuchasya phale Bunch of grapes

Balakinkinyam ankle bells worn by

children
Ghantikarthake big bell

Chakore bird

Kramuke beetlenut tree

Balakuche child’s chest

Kalhaarketatha white water lily

Chatake sparrow (chãtak)

Narikerecha coconut

Lakuchasya Phale Baalakinkinyam Ghantikaarthake

Chakore Kramuke Balakuche Kalharake Tatha
Chaatake Naalikera Cha
Kaangulo Yujyate Karaha

ALAPADMA [fully
bloomed lotus]
Vikachabje bloomed lotus

Kapitthadi phale wood apple

Ãvartake circular
movement
Kuche breast

Virahe yearning for the

beloved
Mukure mirror

Purnachandre full moon

Saundarya bhãvane Indicating beauty

Dhammilye hair knot

Chandrashãlãyãm Moon-lit tower

Grãme village

ChyoUdhrutakopayoho Violent anger

Tatãke lake

Shakate cart

Chakravãke bird

Kalakalãrave To speak

Shlãgane to praise

Vikachaabjae Kapitthadiphalae Aavarthakae Kuchae

Virahae Mukurae Poorna-Chandrae Soundarya-Bhavanae

Dhamillae Chandrashalayam Gramae Cha Uddhrata Kopayoho
Tataakae Shakatae Chakravakae Kalakalaaravae Shlaaganae
So Alapadmashcha Kirtito Bharatagamae
CHATURA
[square]
Kasturyãm musk

Kinchidarthecha a little

Svarne Gold

Tãmrecha Copper

Lohake Iron

Ãdre compassion

Khede sorrow

Rasãsvãde To taste

Lochane eye

Varnabedhane the diffrences of

castes/colour
Pramãne Oath

Sarase Playful/teasing/
sweetness
Mandagamane slow walk

Shakalikrite breaking into pieces

Ãnane face

Dhritatailãdou to indicate oil, ghee

etc.
 Kastooryam Kinchidarthae Swarnae Taamre Cha Lohakae
Aardrae Khede Rasaaswade Lochanae Varnabhedakae
Pramaanae Sarasae Mandhagamanae Shakalikritae
Aananae Ghrutatailadao Yujyatae Chaturakaraha

BHRAMARA[Bee]
Bhramarecha bee

Shuke parrot

Pakshe Wings of a bird

Sãrase crane

Kokilãdishu cuckoo and similar

birds

Bhramarecha Shukae Pakshae Saarasae Kokiladishu

Bhramarakhyascha Hastoyam Keerthitho Bharatagamae

HAMSASYA
[swan’s beak]
Mãngalye auspicious

Sutrabandhecha tying the mangalsutra

Upadesha teaching wisdom

(instruction)
Vinishchaye definite

Romãncha Horripilation
Mautikãdoucha String of pearls

Deepavartiprasãrane Extending the wick of

lamp
Nikashe touch stone

Mallikãdoucha jasmine flower

Chitre painting
Tallekhanetathã act of painting
Damshecha Sting

Jalabhandecha dam

Mangalyasutrabandhecha Upadesha Vinishchayae

Romanchae Mouktikaadoucha Deepavartiprasaranae
Nikashae Mallikadou Cha Chitrae Tallekhane Tatha
Damshecha Jalabhandhe Cha Hamsasyo Yujyate Karaha

HAMSAPAKSHA
[Swan’s quill]
Shatsankhyãyãm number six

Setubhandhe Construction of
a bridge
Nakharekãnkanetathã Marks of the
nails
Pidhãne to cover/close

Shatsankhyayaam Setubandhe
Nakharekankhanetatha Vidhane
Hamsapakshoyam Kathito Bharatagame
SANDAMSHA
[pincers a tool
made of two pieces
of metal for
gripping and
pulling things]
Udare stomach

Balidhãnecha sacrificial offering

to God
Vrane wound

Keete Worm/insect

Mahãbhaye Great fear

Archane worship

Panchsankhyãyãm number five

Udare Balidanecha Vranae Keetae Mahabhaye

Archane Panchasankyayam Sandamshakyo
Niyujathe

MUKULA [bud]
Kumude water lily
Bhojane eating
Panchbãne five arrows of
Manmatha (God of
Love)
 Mudrãdidhãrane holding a seal

Nãbhoucha navel

Kadalipushpe plantain flower

Kumudae Bhojanae Panchabanae Mudradi Dharanae

Naabhao Cha Kadalipushpae Yujyathae Mukula Karaha

TAMRACHUDA
[rooster]
Kukkutãdou rooster

Vake crane

Kãke crow
Ushtre camel
Vatse calf
Lekhane Writing/pen

Kukkutadou Bake Kaake Ushtrae Vatse Cha Lekhane

Yujathe Taamrachoodakhya Karo Bharatavedibhih

TRISHULA
[trident]
Bilvapatre leaf
Tritvayukte number three/trinity

Trishula kara trident

Bilwa Patrae Tritvayukte Trishoola Kara Iritaha