hastha
हस्तSanskrit
Hand; also, a hand gesture.
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Meaning
Hastha refers to the hand. In song texts, it frequently appears in compound words describing the attributes of deities, specifying objects they hold, such as the damaru drum in Shiva's hand. It is also the general term for the codified hand gestures used in Indian classical dance.
In the songs
Damaruka hastha thrutheeya sahasra theekshitha naadha natesha nruthyava
Holding the Damaru, the three-eyed one, the Lord of dance
Brahmandagalodeya (Kande Na Natarajana) · Traditional
damaruka hastha dhvitheeya sahasra deekshitha naadha natesha kauthuvam
Holding the damaru drum, the Lord of dance (Natesha) who is worshipped by thousands, this is his Kauthuvam.
Natesha Kauthuvam · Traditional