the nine expression modes [of a deity], nine dance expressions. {sku'i gar gsum}, {gsung gi gar gsum}, {thugs kyi gar gsum} Comp. with {gar dgu'i nyams}, {gar stabs dgu}; nine sentiments of dramatic art. erotic, heroic, disgusting, furious, humorous, frightful, compassionate, wonderful, tranquil; nine moods of dance (of wrathful deities)