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Bharatanatyam Mudras Chart

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In this guide, we will look at the best Buddhist mudras, including:

  1. Yoga Mudras Chart
  2. Kathak Mudras Chart
  3. Bharatanatyam Hand Mudra
  4. One Hand Bharatanatyam Mudras Chart
  • Abhaya
  • Bhumisparsha
  • Vitarka
  • Dharmachakra
  • Dhayana
  • Vajra
  • Varada
  • Karana
  • Cosmic
  • Bharatanatyam is a classical dance style from South India performed by both men and women. Bharatanatyam is the oldest dance form in India. Bharatantyam is recoreded as far back to the 9th century. Bharatanatyam was known as Sadir until the early 1900s. The name Bharatanatyam is determined in two different ways.
  • Kataka-mukha Mudra Kataka-mukha Mudra English: 'link in a chain' Kataka-mukha Mudra is the twelfth hand gesture of the 28 single-hand mudras (Asamyukta Hastas) as described in theAbhinaya Darpana. The mudra is noted in the Natya Shastra as well. According to mythology this mudra originated from Guha when he practiced archery in front ofShiva.

In my ultimate list of mudras, I revealed everything Buddhists need to know about the history, science, and background of these hand gestures.

Mudras, along with being a part of Yoga, are also a part of rituals in different traditions like Hinduism and Buddhism. Mudras practices in conjunction with Pranayama and Meditation to redirects the flow of life-force (Prana). Yoga mudra is a very similar practice like Asana except that most of the mudra comprises the hand pose. 'Bharatanatyam' is one of India's 8 exquisite classical dance forms. It originated in southern India in the state of Tamilnadu. It started as a temple dance tradition called Dasiyattam (the dance of the maid-servants) 2000 years ago.Bharata Natyam has two aspects, lasya, the graceful feminine lines and movements, and tandava (the dance of Shiva), masculine aspect. Prana mudra is said to help activate the dormant energy in the body (chi or qui). Suraya Mudra: The fire hand gesture. The fire element is associated with body-temperature and metabolism. Practice of Surya mudra helps to maintain the body-temperature and keeps the metabolism going. It is a very powerful mudra with significant healing capacity.

Buddhist Mudras are a way of training the mind and of healing the body. In particular, they train the mind to follow the ways of Dharma, the 'path'. You might like to combine these with other mudras for the mind.

Let's take a look at the top 7 Buddhist mudras.

Buddhist Mudras That All Buddhists Should know

There are 7 essential Buddhist mudras that you need to know.

  • Also, read my guide to the best mudras for health and fitness.

1. Abhaya Mudrā

The Abhaya mudra (Fearless gesture) is a Buddhist way of removing fear from your mind.

Chart

Imagine living without fear.

You would be infinite and limitless. You would be completely free.

That's what the Abhaya mudra is all about. It removes fear from the mind and replaces it with inner peace.

Meaning

Abhaya mudra has a very important meaning.

The word Abhaya is Sanskrit for 'Fearless.' This isn't fear in the modern sense though. It's fear that includes stress, anxieties, worries and so on.

The gesture is ancient and has a clear body language meaning too. By showing that the hand is empty the individual shows friendship and peace. In the west, the gesture could easily be confused with a Stop sign. And this is important.

The gesture stops the pressures of the outside world from entering the mind.

In Buddhism, the Abhaya mudra shows the power of the Buddha or Bodhisattva and their fearlessness. It is said that this is the gesture made by the Buddha after finding enlightenment. The Buddha used the gesture again when close to being attacked by an elephant. It is said that on seeing the gesture the animal calmed and ceased its attack.

Position

  1. To make the gesture, hold your hand at shoulder height with the palm facing outwards.
  2. It is usual for the opposite hand to be positioned in the gift-giving position (varada).
  3. See 'Varada mudra' below so you know how to hold the other hand.
Bharatanatyam

Benefits

The Abhaya mudra creates a feeling of fearlessness and protection.

It is very empowering and will stabilise individuals and create calm and security.

Try it now. Do you feel the power and fearlessness in your mind when you hold your hand in this position? Notice how powerful it is. You can actually feel its effect within a few moments of doing it.

Abhaya mudra immediately grounds us and restores our power.

The fearlessness this hand gesture produces is invaluable.

Living with a fearless mind is essential for enlightenment. And it's essential in everyday life too.

The most successful and happiest people are those without fear. People like Buddha, Gandhi… they were fearless. And they made the impossible happen.

2. Bhūmisparsśa Mudrā

The Buddhist hand gesture for enlightenment is Bhumisparsha. And we can combine this with the mantra Om Mani Padme Hum, because both represent the path leading to enlightenment.

The Bhumisparsha Mudra (Earth-Witness gesture) is one of the most important hand gestures in Buddhism.

Buddha found enlightenment while he was using Budhimsparsha mudra (Earth-Touching gesture).

One day, the Buddha, Siddartha Guatama, was sitting meditating by the Bodhi tree when he was attacked by the demon called Mara along with Mara's monsters.

The attackers hoped to frighten Siddhartha Guatama (Buddha) from his place under the Bodhi tree. But Buddha remained unmoved.

Mara claimed his spiritual successes to be greater than Buddha's and took his place under the tree.

'I am his witness' cried Mara's monsters.

'Who will speak for you?' said Mara to Siddhartha.

Siddhartha reached his right hand down to touch the earth.

The earth roared, 'I bear you witness.'

Mara disappeared.

It was then Siddhartha Gautama realised enlightenment.

Meaning

All Buddhist mudras have a specific meaning.

The Bhumisparsha mudra ('Bhumi-sparsha') literally means 'Touch the Earth Gesture'. There is symbolism involved in the name too. It represents steadfastness, the Earth representing the grounding the Buddha needed in order to not be swayed by Mara.

Each hand also represents something in its own right:

  • The right hand reaching down to touch earth represents upaya (skilful means) [1]
  • The left hand on the lap represents prajna (wisdom).

Position

  • I recommend you start by learning how to do Zazen.
  1. Sit comfortably with good posture
  2. Close your eyes and meditate for a few moments.
  3. Now hold your left hand open on your lap, palm facing upwards.
  4. Place your right hand over your leg so that your fingertips touch the earth.
  5. Meditate in this position for 30 minutes.

Benefits

  • Helps to calm the mind
  • Promotes meditation and makes it easier to focus when meditating.
  • The left palm facing upwards is a very calming position. If you place both your hands upwards on your lap (try it now) you will notice that you feel more accepting and more relaxed.
  • The fingers reaching down and touching the earth also help you to feel more grounded.
  • For Buddhists, it is symbolic of such an important time in the life of Buddha and makes us feel more connected to Buddha.

3. Dharmachakra Mudrā

Dharmachakra Mudra can be translated from Sanskrit to mean 'Wheel of Dharma'. This is one of the most important of all Buddhist mudras.

The Dharmachakra Mudra represents the moment when Buddha preached his first sermon in Deer Park after attaining enlightenment. The event is often considered the moment that 'Set the wheel in motion.' Hence why this is called the Dharmachakra Mudra or 'Wheel of Dharma' gesture.

You have probably seen Buddha statues in which Buddha is holding his hands in this position.

So what does it mean and how do you do it?

Instructions

Follow these instructions for the Dharmachakra Mudra, then meditate on the breath for 10 minutes while holding the gesture.

  1. Place the tip of the index finger of both hands on the tip of the thumb.
  2. Hold your hands up at heart level with the left hand in front of the right.
  3. Turn the right palm to face outwards
  4. Turn the left palm to face inwards
  5. Meditate in this position for ten minutes. Try it now.

Benefits

  • Promotes spirituality
  • Balances and stabilises energy and emotion
  • Calming

4. Dhyāna Mudrā

The Dhyana Mudra can be a single hand or double hand gesture.

When used in the single hand style the left hand is placed on the lap in Dhyana Mudra, and the right hand may be placed elsewhere. In this fashion it represents wisdom. Objects such as a singing bowl or text may be placed in the left hand.

Position

The double-handed Dhyana Mudra has both hands placed on the thighs or held at stomach height.

The left hand is placed below the right, palms up, fingers extended. The thumbs may optionally be moved to touch each other lightly at the tips in order to form a mystic triangle.

The mystic triangle represents the Three Jewels of Buddhism.

Benefits:

There are three key reasons for using the Dhyana Mudra: focus on the Good Law, aid in meditation, and heightening spirituality.

5. Varada Mudrā

Meaning

In Buddhist training, it is important to remove anger from the mind.

This hand gesture helps.

Varada is Sanskrit for Favourable. Varada Mudra means 'Favourable Gesture.'

This hand gesture is shown in welcoming. It evokes feelings of compassion, charity and honesty. It is often seen on spiritual figures who are dedicated to freeing themselves from greed and anger and helping others.

Instructions

Sit in lots position

The right hand may adopt a different gesture if you like, or simply rest it on your thigh.

Place your left hand in your lap, the palm curved slightly and facing upwards.

Benefits

The Varada Mudra opens the mind to compassion and love. It is excellent for freeing oneself from greed, anger and possessiveness.

6. Vajra

Vajra mudra is the Buddhist gesture for self-confidence. It is made by wrapping the fist of the right hand around the forefinger of the left hand. The tip of the right forefinger should touch the tip of the left forefinger.

Vajra mudra is called the gesture of the six elements and the fist of wisdom.

Meaning

Vajroli symbolises the five worldly elements (earth, water, fire, air, and metal) in harmony with the consciousness. This gesture belongs to an Esoteric Buddhist (Shingon) called Dainichi Nyorai (Vairochana). [3]

Mudras

An alternative is Bodhiyanga, which is made by enclosing the raised thumb of the left fist in the four clenched fingers of the right fist

7. Vitarka

Vitarka is a great psychospiritual hand gesture.

Let's get some perspective on this one :

Vitarka mudra explained

The Vitarka mudra is one of the Buddhist mudras. It has fantastic psychoglogical benefits for the practitioner. Vitarka literally means 'Discussion'. This hand gesture helps the mind to enter a more agreeable, friendly state.

Steps

The Vitarka mudra is remarkably similar to the Abhaya mudra, which is the gesture for fearlessness.

Here's how to do it.

  1. Sit somewhere quiet and relax. Cross your legs (or just sit comfortably)
  2. Take 20 mindful breaths to relax
  3. Place the index finger and thumb together at the tips
  4. Hold the other fingers straight.
  5. Place your other hand in your lap
  6. Meditate for 108 breaths.

Meaning

This hand gesture has a massively important meaning.

Its meaning is expressed through both the name and the hand position.

The name:

  • Vitarka means 'Discussion' in Sanskirt
  • Mudra means 'Gesture'.
  • 'Vitarka mudra' literally means ‘Gesture for discussion'.

The hand position means a lot too:

Put your hands in the position using the steps above.

Do you feel the energy between your thumb and forefinger? That energy stimulates the mind to increase our ability to learn.

The palm is facing outwards as though welcoming the energy of the outside world.

The other three fingers are held straight up, which stimulates energy in the fingers.

If you hold this hand position you will feel positive, calming energy and you will feel more connected to the outside world.

Let's take a look at the benefits of Vitarka.

Benefits

  • Promotes the energy of teaching and of discussion
  • Helps to prevent us from entering argumentative states of mind.
  • Helps to absorb the teachings of Buddha
  • Cultivates calming energy that is useful for reducing internal conflict.
  • Opens the mind to intellectual conversation
  • Evokes a feeling of silent wisdom.

8. Karana Mudrā

Karana mudra is one of the best hand gestures for depression.

Karana mudra (otherwise called the 'Gesture For Warding Off Evil') is an easy way to stop anxiety, stress and depression.

Stops Anxiety And Depression

The Karana Mudra works by removing what Buddhists call 'obstacles.' In other words, it helps us to overcome negativity.

Obstacles include things like negative thoughts and feelings of unhappiness or anxiety.

But Karana mudra is not only for depression.

We all suffer from inner conflict:

  • fears
  • anxieties
  • troubles with self-image
  • moments of low self-esteem
  • anger
  • resentment

Even the most enlightened people experience negative states of mind.

Thankfully, we can turn negatives into positives with the Karana mudra.

Instructions

In order to make the Karana Mudra, touch the tip of the third finger to the tip of the thumb.Hold your remaining fingers upwards.

You will notice that this is also the 'Peace' gesture. Turned backwards it become the 'Rock on!' gesture.

Meaning

The Karana Mudra is also called the 'Gesture Warding Off Evil.'

But this does not refer to 'Evil' in the usual sense.

It's more about removing impurities and negatives from the mind.

When we remove these obstacles, we get one step close to enlightenment.

9. Cosmic Mudra / Hokkaijoin

If you have ever tried Zen meditation technique you have probably used Cosmic mudra, the Zen gesture.

And if you've never tried Zen meditation you might have seen monks sitting crossed-legged with their hands cupped together. What's that all about?

Cosmic mudras (Zen gesture) is a hand position that is used to create calm and focus when meditating.

Let's take a look at how to do Cosmic mudra and what it's used for. You might be surprised by some of the health benefits of Cosmic mudra!

Instructions

It is very easy to perform cosmic mudra.

Here's how to do it:

  1. Put your left hand on top of your right hand
  2. Turn your palms upwards towards the sky
  3. Touch your thumbs together in a straight line
  4. Let your wrists relax so that they come to rest on your thighs
  5. Let the edge of your hands rest against your belly

Benefits

There are two main benefits of cosmic mudra.

The first benefit is that the Cosmic Mudra brings balance and harmony to your mind. The gesture actually means 'to move beyond duality'.

Cosmic mudra helps you to focus. If your focus drifts your hand position will change and you will notice it. So, this serves as a notice saying, 'You're losing focus. Concentrate'.

The Conscious Life tells us, 'The cosmic mudra helps to bring your attention inward and is useful when you are trying to increase self-awareness.'

Leave a comment and remember to subscribe to our newsletter.

SOURCES:

Bharatanatyam Mudras Chart

Imagine living without fear.

You would be infinite and limitless. You would be completely free.

That's what the Abhaya mudra is all about. It removes fear from the mind and replaces it with inner peace.

Meaning

Abhaya mudra has a very important meaning.

The word Abhaya is Sanskrit for 'Fearless.' This isn't fear in the modern sense though. It's fear that includes stress, anxieties, worries and so on.

The gesture is ancient and has a clear body language meaning too. By showing that the hand is empty the individual shows friendship and peace. In the west, the gesture could easily be confused with a Stop sign. And this is important.

The gesture stops the pressures of the outside world from entering the mind.

In Buddhism, the Abhaya mudra shows the power of the Buddha or Bodhisattva and their fearlessness. It is said that this is the gesture made by the Buddha after finding enlightenment. The Buddha used the gesture again when close to being attacked by an elephant. It is said that on seeing the gesture the animal calmed and ceased its attack.

Position

  1. To make the gesture, hold your hand at shoulder height with the palm facing outwards.
  2. It is usual for the opposite hand to be positioned in the gift-giving position (varada).
  3. See 'Varada mudra' below so you know how to hold the other hand.

Benefits

The Abhaya mudra creates a feeling of fearlessness and protection.

It is very empowering and will stabilise individuals and create calm and security.

Try it now. Do you feel the power and fearlessness in your mind when you hold your hand in this position? Notice how powerful it is. You can actually feel its effect within a few moments of doing it.

Abhaya mudra immediately grounds us and restores our power.

The fearlessness this hand gesture produces is invaluable.

Living with a fearless mind is essential for enlightenment. And it's essential in everyday life too.

The most successful and happiest people are those without fear. People like Buddha, Gandhi… they were fearless. And they made the impossible happen.

2. Bhūmisparsśa Mudrā

The Buddhist hand gesture for enlightenment is Bhumisparsha. And we can combine this with the mantra Om Mani Padme Hum, because both represent the path leading to enlightenment.

The Bhumisparsha Mudra (Earth-Witness gesture) is one of the most important hand gestures in Buddhism.

Buddha found enlightenment while he was using Budhimsparsha mudra (Earth-Touching gesture).

One day, the Buddha, Siddartha Guatama, was sitting meditating by the Bodhi tree when he was attacked by the demon called Mara along with Mara's monsters.

The attackers hoped to frighten Siddhartha Guatama (Buddha) from his place under the Bodhi tree. But Buddha remained unmoved.

Mara claimed his spiritual successes to be greater than Buddha's and took his place under the tree.

'I am his witness' cried Mara's monsters.

'Who will speak for you?' said Mara to Siddhartha.

Siddhartha reached his right hand down to touch the earth.

The earth roared, 'I bear you witness.'

Mara disappeared.

It was then Siddhartha Gautama realised enlightenment.

Meaning

All Buddhist mudras have a specific meaning.

The Bhumisparsha mudra ('Bhumi-sparsha') literally means 'Touch the Earth Gesture'. There is symbolism involved in the name too. It represents steadfastness, the Earth representing the grounding the Buddha needed in order to not be swayed by Mara.

Each hand also represents something in its own right:

  • The right hand reaching down to touch earth represents upaya (skilful means) [1]
  • The left hand on the lap represents prajna (wisdom).

Position

  • I recommend you start by learning how to do Zazen.
  1. Sit comfortably with good posture
  2. Close your eyes and meditate for a few moments.
  3. Now hold your left hand open on your lap, palm facing upwards.
  4. Place your right hand over your leg so that your fingertips touch the earth.
  5. Meditate in this position for 30 minutes.

Benefits

  • Helps to calm the mind
  • Promotes meditation and makes it easier to focus when meditating.
  • The left palm facing upwards is a very calming position. If you place both your hands upwards on your lap (try it now) you will notice that you feel more accepting and more relaxed.
  • The fingers reaching down and touching the earth also help you to feel more grounded.
  • For Buddhists, it is symbolic of such an important time in the life of Buddha and makes us feel more connected to Buddha.

3. Dharmachakra Mudrā

Dharmachakra Mudra can be translated from Sanskrit to mean 'Wheel of Dharma'. This is one of the most important of all Buddhist mudras.

The Dharmachakra Mudra represents the moment when Buddha preached his first sermon in Deer Park after attaining enlightenment. The event is often considered the moment that 'Set the wheel in motion.' Hence why this is called the Dharmachakra Mudra or 'Wheel of Dharma' gesture.

You have probably seen Buddha statues in which Buddha is holding his hands in this position.

So what does it mean and how do you do it?

Instructions

Follow these instructions for the Dharmachakra Mudra, then meditate on the breath for 10 minutes while holding the gesture.

  1. Place the tip of the index finger of both hands on the tip of the thumb.
  2. Hold your hands up at heart level with the left hand in front of the right.
  3. Turn the right palm to face outwards
  4. Turn the left palm to face inwards
  5. Meditate in this position for ten minutes. Try it now.

Benefits

  • Promotes spirituality
  • Balances and stabilises energy and emotion
  • Calming

4. Dhyāna Mudrā

The Dhyana Mudra can be a single hand or double hand gesture.

When used in the single hand style the left hand is placed on the lap in Dhyana Mudra, and the right hand may be placed elsewhere. In this fashion it represents wisdom. Objects such as a singing bowl or text may be placed in the left hand.

Position

The double-handed Dhyana Mudra has both hands placed on the thighs or held at stomach height.

The left hand is placed below the right, palms up, fingers extended. The thumbs may optionally be moved to touch each other lightly at the tips in order to form a mystic triangle.

The mystic triangle represents the Three Jewels of Buddhism.

Benefits:

There are three key reasons for using the Dhyana Mudra: focus on the Good Law, aid in meditation, and heightening spirituality.

5. Varada Mudrā

Meaning

In Buddhist training, it is important to remove anger from the mind.

This hand gesture helps.

Varada is Sanskrit for Favourable. Varada Mudra means 'Favourable Gesture.'

This hand gesture is shown in welcoming. It evokes feelings of compassion, charity and honesty. It is often seen on spiritual figures who are dedicated to freeing themselves from greed and anger and helping others.

Instructions

Sit in lots position

The right hand may adopt a different gesture if you like, or simply rest it on your thigh.

Place your left hand in your lap, the palm curved slightly and facing upwards.

Benefits

The Varada Mudra opens the mind to compassion and love. It is excellent for freeing oneself from greed, anger and possessiveness.

6. Vajra

Vajra mudra is the Buddhist gesture for self-confidence. It is made by wrapping the fist of the right hand around the forefinger of the left hand. The tip of the right forefinger should touch the tip of the left forefinger.

Vajra mudra is called the gesture of the six elements and the fist of wisdom.

Meaning

Vajroli symbolises the five worldly elements (earth, water, fire, air, and metal) in harmony with the consciousness. This gesture belongs to an Esoteric Buddhist (Shingon) called Dainichi Nyorai (Vairochana). [3]

An alternative is Bodhiyanga, which is made by enclosing the raised thumb of the left fist in the four clenched fingers of the right fist

7. Vitarka

Vitarka is a great psychospiritual hand gesture.

Let's get some perspective on this one :

Vitarka mudra explained

The Vitarka mudra is one of the Buddhist mudras. It has fantastic psychoglogical benefits for the practitioner. Vitarka literally means 'Discussion'. This hand gesture helps the mind to enter a more agreeable, friendly state.

Steps

The Vitarka mudra is remarkably similar to the Abhaya mudra, which is the gesture for fearlessness.

Here's how to do it.

  1. Sit somewhere quiet and relax. Cross your legs (or just sit comfortably)
  2. Take 20 mindful breaths to relax
  3. Place the index finger and thumb together at the tips
  4. Hold the other fingers straight.
  5. Place your other hand in your lap
  6. Meditate for 108 breaths.

Meaning

This hand gesture has a massively important meaning.

Its meaning is expressed through both the name and the hand position.

The name:

  • Vitarka means 'Discussion' in Sanskirt
  • Mudra means 'Gesture'.
  • 'Vitarka mudra' literally means ‘Gesture for discussion'.

The hand position means a lot too:

Put your hands in the position using the steps above.

Do you feel the energy between your thumb and forefinger? That energy stimulates the mind to increase our ability to learn.

The palm is facing outwards as though welcoming the energy of the outside world.

The other three fingers are held straight up, which stimulates energy in the fingers.

If you hold this hand position you will feel positive, calming energy and you will feel more connected to the outside world.

Let's take a look at the benefits of Vitarka.

Benefits

  • Promotes the energy of teaching and of discussion
  • Helps to prevent us from entering argumentative states of mind.
  • Helps to absorb the teachings of Buddha
  • Cultivates calming energy that is useful for reducing internal conflict.
  • Opens the mind to intellectual conversation
  • Evokes a feeling of silent wisdom.

8. Karana Mudrā

Karana mudra is one of the best hand gestures for depression.

Karana mudra (otherwise called the 'Gesture For Warding Off Evil') is an easy way to stop anxiety, stress and depression.

Stops Anxiety And Depression

The Karana Mudra works by removing what Buddhists call 'obstacles.' In other words, it helps us to overcome negativity.

Obstacles include things like negative thoughts and feelings of unhappiness or anxiety.

But Karana mudra is not only for depression.

We all suffer from inner conflict:

  • fears
  • anxieties
  • troubles with self-image
  • moments of low self-esteem
  • anger
  • resentment

Even the most enlightened people experience negative states of mind.

Thankfully, we can turn negatives into positives with the Karana mudra.

Instructions

In order to make the Karana Mudra, touch the tip of the third finger to the tip of the thumb.Hold your remaining fingers upwards.

You will notice that this is also the 'Peace' gesture. Turned backwards it become the 'Rock on!' gesture.

Meaning

The Karana Mudra is also called the 'Gesture Warding Off Evil.'

But this does not refer to 'Evil' in the usual sense.

It's more about removing impurities and negatives from the mind.

When we remove these obstacles, we get one step close to enlightenment.

9. Cosmic Mudra / Hokkaijoin

If you have ever tried Zen meditation technique you have probably used Cosmic mudra, the Zen gesture.

And if you've never tried Zen meditation you might have seen monks sitting crossed-legged with their hands cupped together. What's that all about?

Cosmic mudras (Zen gesture) is a hand position that is used to create calm and focus when meditating.

Let's take a look at how to do Cosmic mudra and what it's used for. You might be surprised by some of the health benefits of Cosmic mudra!

Instructions

It is very easy to perform cosmic mudra.

Here's how to do it:

  1. Put your left hand on top of your right hand
  2. Turn your palms upwards towards the sky
  3. Touch your thumbs together in a straight line
  4. Let your wrists relax so that they come to rest on your thighs
  5. Let the edge of your hands rest against your belly

Benefits

There are two main benefits of cosmic mudra.

The first benefit is that the Cosmic Mudra brings balance and harmony to your mind. The gesture actually means 'to move beyond duality'.

Cosmic mudra helps you to focus. If your focus drifts your hand position will change and you will notice it. So, this serves as a notice saying, 'You're losing focus. Concentrate'.

The Conscious Life tells us, 'The cosmic mudra helps to bring your attention inward and is useful when you are trying to increase self-awareness.'

Leave a comment and remember to subscribe to our newsletter.

SOURCES:

Mudra – Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mudra

Mudras of the Great Buddha – Stanford University https://web.stanford.edu/class/history11sc/pdfs/mudras.pdf

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The word mudra is a Sanskrit word. The meaning of mudra is 'seal or sign'. Mudras are so many types; hand mudra, yoga mudra, dancing mudra, the mudra of eyes, etc…

Mudras have miraculous power. It is useful in many aspects.

  • Personality development.
  • Healing practices.
  • Worships.
  • Tantra.
  • Communication, etc…

In this post, I am going to list all the available mudras in A to Z format. Click on the link to know more about the mudra.

A

B

C Chakra Mudra

D

E F

G

H

I J

K

L Linga Mudra

M

Mahashiras Mudra

N

O P Pranava Mudra

Q R

S

T

U

Yoga Mudras Chart

V

Kathak Mudras Chart

W

Bharatanatyam Hand Mudra

X
Y

One Hand Bharatanatyam Mudras Chart

Z





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