Asamyuta Hastas

Pataka Hasta

Stretch all the fingers & hold them tightly together to show Pataka Hasta.

Nattyaarambhe Vaarivaahe Vane Vastunishadhane
to begin the dance, clouds, forest, to refuse something

Kuchasthale Nishanyaamcha Nadhyaam Amaramandale
to show brests, night sky, river, the heavens

Turage Khandane Vaayau Shayane Gamanodyame
horse, strike down, wind, sleeping, to go quietly

Prataapecha Prasaadecha Chandrikaayam Ghanaatape
to indicate greatness, to offer something, moonlight, bright sunlight

Kavaattapaattane Saptavibhaktyarthe Tarangake
to open a door, seven scriptures, waves

Vithipraveshabhaavepi Samatvecha Angaraagake
to enter a street, to show equality, to anoint ones body

Aatmaarthe Shapathechaapi Tushnimbhaavanidarshane
to show oneself, to take an oath, to show silence

Aashirvaadakriyaayaamcha Nripashreshtasyabhaavane
to bless,ideal king

Taalapatrecha Khettecha Dravyaadisparshane tatha
palm leaf, shield, to touch things

Tatratatretivachane Sindhautu Sukrutikrame
to indicate such and such person, ocean, to indicate everything is alright

Sambhodhane Purogepi Khadgarupasyadharane
to address a person, going forward, sword

Maase Samvatsare Varshaadine Samaarjane tatha
month, year, rainy season, to sweep

Evamartheshuyujyante Pataakahastabhavanah
these are the different usages of Pataka Hasta

Tripataka Hasta

Bend the fourth finger & hold the rest tightly, like in pataka hasta to show Tripataka Hasta.

Makute Vrukshabhavecha Vajre Taddharavasave
Crown, Tree, Weapon of Lord Indra, Lord Indra

Ketakee kusume Deepe Vanhijwalavigrumbhane
Ketakee Flower, Lamp, to show flames

Kapole Patralekhayaam Baanarthe Parivartane
Cheeks, Letter writing, Arrow, Changing

Streepumpsayosamayoge Yujyate Tripatakakaha
Getting together of Man & Woman Tripataka is used.

Ardhapataka Hasta

Bend the fourth & the last finger and hold the rest tightly like in Tripataka Hasta to show Ardhapataka Hasta.

Pallave Phalake Teere Ubhayoritivachake
Sprouts, Board, Banks of rivers, to show two persons

Krukache Churikayancha Dhwaje Gopura Shrungayoho
Hack Saw, Sword, Flag, Shrine, Horns

Yujyaterdhapatakoyam Tatatkarmaprayogataha
Ardhapataka is used to show all these things.

Kartareemukha Hasta

Hold Ardhapataka Hasta. Then make an angle between the second & third fingers (like in scissors) to show Kartareemukha Hasta.

Streepumsayostuvishleshe Viparyasapadepicha
Seperation of Man & Woman,differentiation

Lunthane Nayanantecha Marane Bhedabhavane
Stealing, Glance, Death, Showing Difference

Vidyudarthe Ekashayya Virahe Patanetatha
Lightning, Single Bed, Pain of Seperation, Falling Down

Latayaam Yujyatechayam Kartareemukha Isyate
Creeper Kartareemukha is used for all these things.

Mayura Hasta

Hold Tripataka Hasta but touch the fourth finger with the thumb to show Mayura Hasta.

Mayurasye Latayancha Shakune Vamanetatha
Peacock, Creeper, Bird, Vomitting

Alakasyapanayane Lalate Tilakeshucha
Curls, Forehead, Dot on the Forehead(bindi)

Netrasyodakavikshepe Shastravade Prasidhake
Tears, Predictions, Famous

Yevamartyeshu Yujyante Mayurakarabhavanaaha
To show all these meanings Mayura Hasta is used.

Ardhachandra Hasta

Leave the thumb in the Pataka Hasta to show Ardhachandra Hasta.

Chandre Krishnashtameebhaje Galahastadikepicha
Moon, Krishna's Birthday, pushing out holding the neck

Bhallayudhe Devatanaamabhishechanakarmanee
Weapon, worshipping the gods

Bhukpatrecha Udbhave Katyaam Chintayaam Aatmavachake
Plate, Creation, Waist, Worrying, Saying that "It is mine"

Dhyanecha Prarthanechapi Angasamsparshane tatha
Meditation, Praying, Touching the Limbs

Prakrutanaamnamaskarepyardhacahndroniyujyate
To salute the common man Ardhachandra Hasta is used.

Arala Hasta

Fold the second finger in Pataka Hasta to show Arala Hasta.

Vishamrutadipaneshu Prachandapavanepicha
Drinking Poison or Nectar, Thunder storm

Yujyateraalahastoyam bharattagamakovidhihi
Arala Hasta is used to show all these things.

Shukatunda Hasta

Bend the fourth finger in Arala Hasta to show Shukatunda Hasta.

Baanaprayoge Kuntarthe Marmoktaaugrabhavane
To Shoot an Arrow, Weapon, Saying Cunning things, Showing Fury

Shukatundakarogneyo Bharatagamavedhibhihi
Shukatunda Hasta is used for all these things.

Mushti Hasta

Fold all the fingers in to the palm & keep the thumb on them to show Mushti Hasta(like a fist).

Sthire Kachagrahe Dardhye Vastraadeenaanchadharane
Strength, Dragging by the Hair, Courageous, Holding Things

Mallanaam Yudha bhavecha Mushtihastoyamuchyate
Wrestling To show all these Mushti Hasta is used.

Shikhara Hasta

Stretch the thumb finger in Mushti Hasta to show Shikhara Hasta.

Madane Karmukhe Sthambe Nishabdhe Pitrutarpane
Cupid, Bow, Piller, Silence, Offerings to the dead ancestors

Oshte Pravishtaroopecha Radane Prashnabhavane
Lips, Enterung, Teeth, Questioning

Ange Naasteetivachane Smarane Abinayaantare
Limbs, saying 'NO', Recollection, At he end of an expression

Katibandhakarshanecha Parirambhavidhoudhave
Tieing around the waist, Hugging

Shaktitomarayormokshe Ghantanadecha Peshane
Weapon names Shakti, Weapon called Tomara, Ringing the Bell, Churning

Shikharo Yujyatesoyam Bharatagamavedhibhihi
Shikhara Hasta is used to show all these things.

Kapitha Hasta

Fold the second finger on the thumb in the Shikhara Hasta to show Kapitha Hasta.

Lakshmyamchiva Saraswatyam Veshtane Taladharane
To show Godess Lakshmi, Saraswati, Going Around, Holding the symbols(Tala)

Godohanechanjanecha Leelattasumadharane
Milking the cows, Putting eye liners, Holding Flowers

Chelanchaladigrahane Patasyivavakuntane
Holding the Saree(pallu), Draping a cloth on the face

Dhoopadeepaarchanechapi Kapithasamprayujyate
To Hold Lamp and Incense, Kapitha Hasta is Used.

Katakamukha Hasta

Bring together the thumb, index & middle fingers & stretch the other two fingers at an angle to show Katakamukha Hasta.

Kusumapachaye Muktasrajaam Daamnancha Dharane
Plucking the flowers, Pearl necklace, Wearing Flowers

Sharamandaakarshanecha Nagavallee Pradanake
Getting attracted by the cupid arrows, Giving Beetle Leaf

Kastoorikadi Vastoonaam peshane Gandhavasane
Showing Kastoori & other Perfumes, Enjoying the perfumes

Vachane Drushtibhavecha Katakamukha Ishyate
To show Talking & Seeing Katakamukha Hasta is used.

Suchi Hasta

Stretch the index finger & bring together all others to show Suchi Hasta.

Ekarthepi Parabrahmabhavanayam Shatapicha
Showing Number One, Showing Para Brahma, To show 100

Ravou Nagaryam Lokarthe Tathepivachanepicha
Sun, City, Univerce, Saying 'That's how it is'

Yachabdepichatatchabdhe Vyajanarthepitarjane
Asking 'when, why, who, how?', Scaring

Karshye Shalakavapushe Ashcharye Venibhavane
Thin or Skinny, Wonder, Showing the hair

Chatre Samarthe Konecha Romalyam Bheribhedhane
Umbrella, Capable, Room, Exitement
Beating an instrument called Bheri
Kulalachakrabhramane Rathange Mandaletatha
Showing potter's Wheel, Wheel of a chariot, Group of People

Vivechane Dinantecha Suchi Hasta Prakeertithaha
Thinking, Evening all these are shown using Suchi Hasta.

Chandrakala Hasta

Stretch the thumb finger in Suchi Hasta to show Chandrakala Hasta.

Yesha Chandrakalaa chandrakallayame Vyujyate
This Chandrakala Hasta is used to show Moon.

Padmakosha Hasta

Bend all the fingers towards the palm to show Padmakosha Hasta.

Phale Bilwa Kapithadou Streenaamcha Kuchakumbhayoho
To show Fruits like Bilwa & Kapitha, Breasts

Vartule Kanduke Swalpabhojane Pushpakoshake
Round, Ball, Small qualtity of food, Bud

Sahakaraphale Pushpavarshe Manjarikadishu
Mango, Rain of flowers, Bunch of Flowers

Japakusumabhavepi Ghantaroopa Vidhanake
To show Flowers, Bell

Valmeeke Kumude Ande Padmakoshobhidheeyate
Anthill, Lilly, Egg Padmakosha Hasta is used.

Sarpasheersha Hasta

Bend the fingers a little in Pataka Hasta to show Sarpasheersha Hasta.

Chandane Bhujage Mande Prokshane Poshanadishu
Sandalwood paste,Snake, Slow, Sprinkling, Caring

Devarshudakadaaneshu Hyaspale Gajakumbhayoho
Holy water, Elephant's Forehead

Bhujaasphaletu Mallanaam Yujyate Sarpasheershakaha
To show the muscles of wreslers Sarpasheersha hasta is used.

Mrugasheersha Hasta

Stretch the thumb & the little fingers in Sarpasheersha Hasta to show Mrugasheersha Hasta.

Streenamarthe Kapolecha Krama Maryadayorapi
To show Women, Cheeks, Way of doing things, To show respect

Bheete Vivade Nepathye Aavasecha Tripundrake
Scare, Argument, Back Stage, The place of living, Forehead

Mukhamukhe Rangavalyom Paadasamvahanepicha
Meeting of people, Sacred Design on the floor, Massaging the feet

Sarvasammelanekaarye Mandire Chatradharane
Getting peoplr together, house, Hoding an umbrella

Sopane Padavinyase Priyahvane Tathivacha
Stairs, Gaite, To call the loved one

Sancharecha Prayujyeta Bharatagamakovidhihi
To show Movement this hasta is used.

Simhamukha Hasta

Touch the middle & the ring finger with thumb & stretch the second & little fingers to show Simhamukha Hasta.

Vidrume Mouktikechiva Sugandhe Alakasparshane
to show Coral, Pearl, Fragrance, Curls

Aakarnanecha Prushati Moksharthe Hrudisamstitaha
Hearing, Point, Salvation, Heart

Home Shashe Gaje Darbhachalane Padmadamini
Sacred fire, Rabbit, Elephant, Sacred Grass, Flower

Simhanane Vaidyapakashodhane Simhavakrakaha
Lion's face, Examin the medicinal preparations Simhamukha Hasta is used.

Langoola Hasta or Kangoola Hasta

Fold the ring finger in Padmakosha Hasta to show Langoola Hasta.

Lakuchasya Phale Balakuche Kalharake tatha
To show Lemon, Breasts of a teenager, Flower called Kalhara

Chakore Kramuke Baalakinkinyam Ghutikadike
A bird called Chakora, Beetle nut, Jingles, Tablets

Chaatake Yujyatechayam Kangoolakaranaamakaha
A bird called Chataka Kangoola Hasta is used.

Alapadma Hasta

Stretch & hold all the fingers at an angle to each other to show Alapadma Hasta.

Vikachabje Kapithadiphale Chaavartake Kuche
Lotus, Fruit Called Kapitha, Turning, Breasts

Virahe Mukure Poornachandre Soundaryabhajane
Pain of seperation, Mirror, Full moon, Beautiful things

Dhammille Chandrashalayaam Grame Uddhata Kopayoho
Knotted Hair, Moon Chamber, Village, Height, Anger

Tataake Shakate Chakravake Kalakalaarave
Lake, Cart, Bird Called Chakravaka, Sound of Birds, wind, water

Shlaghane Solapadmashcha Keertito Bharatagame
To Praise Alapadma Hasta is used.

Chatura Hasta

Stretch all the fingers, hold the little finger at an angle to the other fingers & fold the thumb & touch the bottom of the ring finger to show Chatura Hasta.

Kastooryaam Kinchidapyarthe Swarnataamraadilohake
Fragrane called Kastoori, To show small quantity, Gold and other metals

Aardre Khede Rasaaswade Lochane Varnabhedake
Wetness, Sadness, Taste, Eye, Differentiate colors

Pramane Sarase Mandagamane Shakaleekrute
Promise, Romance, Slow movement, Breaking

Aasane Ghruta Tailadou Yujyate Chaturakaraha
Seat, Melted Butter, Oil Chatura Hasta is used.

Bhramara Hasta

Touch the Middle finger with thumb, bend the second finger completely, stretch the last two fingers at an angle to show Bhramara Hasta.

Bhramarecha Shuke Yoge Saarase Kokiladishu
To show Honey Bee, Parrot, Meditation(Yoga), Birds Called Sarasa & Kokila

Bhramaraabidhahastoyam Keertito Bharatagame
Bhramara Hasta is used.

Hamsasya Hasta

Touch the index finger with thumb & hold the other fingers at an angle to show Hamsasya Hasta.

Mangalyasootrabandhe Chapyupadeshe Vinishchaye
Tying the sacred thread of marriage, Advice, Decission

Romanche Mouktikadoucha Chitrasamlekhane tatha
Excitement, Pearls & other precious stones, Drawing

Damshetu Jalabindoucha Deepavarteeprasarane
Fly, Drop of water, Wick of the lamp

Nikashe Shodhane Mallikadou Rekhavalekhane
Polishing, Searching, Jasmine & other flowers, Drawing a line

Malayaamvahane SohambhavanayanchaRoopake
Holding garland, To say 'i am Brahma'

Naasteetivachanechapi Nikashanamchabhavane
Saying 'No', Looking at the polished article

Krutakrutyepi Hamsasyaha Eerito Bharatagame
Hamsasya Hasta is used to show all these things.

Hamsapaksha Hasta

Stretch the Little finger in Sarpasheersha Hasta to show Hamsapaksha Hasta.

Shatsankhyayaam Setubandhe Nakharakankhanetatha
To show number 6, Bridge, Impression of the nails

Vidhane Hamsapakshoyam Keertito Bharatagame
Way of doing thing Hamsapaksha Hasta is used.

Samdamsha Hasta

Hold the Padmakosha Hasta, close & open the fingers often to show Samdamsha Hasta.

Udaare Balidanecha Vrane Keete Manobhaye
To show Generosity, Sacrificial Offering, Wound, Insects, Fear

Archane Panchavakravye Samdamshakyobhidheeyate
Offering Worship, Number 5 Samdamsha Hasta is used.

Mukula Hasta

Touch the tips of all the fingers to show Mukula Hasta.

Kumude Bhojane Panchabane Mudradidharane
To shoa Lilly, Eating, Cupid,Smearing sacred marks on the body

Naabhoucha Kadaleepushpe Yujyate Mukulakaraha
Belly button, Banana Flower Mukula Hasta is used.

Tamrachooda Hasta

Hold the Mukula Hasta, seperate the index finger, bend a little to show Tamrachooda Hasta.

Kukkutadou Bake Kaake Ushtre Vatsecha Lekhane
To show Rooster,A bird called Baka, Crow, Camel, Calf and to show letters

Tamrachooda Karakhyasou Keertito Bharatagame
Taamrachooda Hasta is used.

Trishoola Hasta

Fold the thumb & the little finger, stretch the other fingers & hold them together to show Trishoola Hasta.

Bilwapatre Tritwayukte Trishoolakara Eeritaha
To show a leaf called Bilwa & to show the number 3
Trishoola Hasta is used.

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