54. Natyasastra Simplified – the Bedhas

Study of Natyasastra is an integral part of KNS.

To fit these gestures in popular songs has made the study easier:

1. Hand gestures – HASTAS – agilam thiru nadanamidum This world revolves around dance  – See Post 74
2. Basic footwork – 108 ADAVUS to Shankar Mahadevan’s Breathless – see Post 53
3. Eye movements – DHRISTIBEDHA – in a Christian classic kanngalai yerudupaen — I will lift up mine eyes…to the Lord – See Post 88 – what a blend of Christianity and Natyasastra!
4. Neck – Chest – Waist etc – azhgu mayil thogai virithaduthu – the moves of a peacock
5. Foot moves – PAADHABEDHA in thom thom endru nadamidadi – move your feet to the rhythm
6. Movements – 16 earthly moves and 16 sky moves called CARIBEDHA to kaatrodu kuzhalin naathame – flute music merged with breeze
7. 108 KARANAS to aadum chidambarama the dancing temple of Chidambaram – see Post 73
8. 33 VYABICARI – advanced expressions to alaypayuthe kanna – your music floats Krishna see Post 52
9. New: BEDHAS – various moves – in Gita Verses from Nimirnthu Nil
10. New:  Uses of hand gestures – HASTA PRAYOG – is in the making

And the study continues