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**Sixth Chapter**
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A certain man on the side was moving a chāmara, casting occasional sidelong glances at it. The chāvara, with its soft, silky appearance, revolved gently in the hands of the performer. (368) Covering his face with his left hand, one man with an elevated arm drew back his right arm and released a fist. (369) Gradually lifting a foot from the seated position, another one placed it gently on the left thigh, engaging in the pleasure of the right side. (370) A certain youth, who was observed by a young woman with his toe directed at her, was scratching his foot resting on the palm of his hand. (371) Someone managed the tightly bound waist string, resembling a cluster of jewels like the serpent Śeṣa, releasing it firmly and once again binding it slowly. (372) One particular youth was intertwining his fingers, tilting them upward, while puffing up his chest to raise an arch of his arms. (373) Another youth, with eyes wandering towards the young woman, was smiling as he took the hand of a friend beside him, engaging in light-hearted conversation. (374) A young man, upon whose chest was smeared sandalwood paste and on whom saffron was applied, was gazing down at that expansive chest. (375) Another vidyādhar was entangling the curly hair hanging down on his forehead with the fingers of his left hand. (376) One young man, with red lips from chewing clean betel, was slowly pulling them with his left hand, raising his eyebrows. (377) Another young one was spreading the pollen of grains with his right hand while twirling a lotus upon which bees were hovering. (378) At that time, within the assembly of svayamvara, a great sound was being generated by the veenas, flutes, conches, mridangas, and the musical instruments known as kahala, bheri, and mardaka. (379) Observing the actions of great individuals, who were inwardly pleased and had formed separate groups, the musical offerings were being recited. (380) After that, as the great clamor subsided, the auspicious woman named Sumangalā, holding a golden staff in her right hand, spoke the following words to the bride. At that time: 1. śaṇḍaṣṭaḥ. 2. mūrdhni kha. 3. maṇḍalaiḥ ma., muḍḍukaiḥ ka. 4. vṛddha-m.