Mudra is . . .
MUDRA meaning ‘seal’ in Sanskrit: a hand gesture such as cin-mudra or whole-body gesture; such as viparita-karani-mudra; also a designation of the feminine partner in the Tantric sexual ritual.
Dhyaan, Gyan, Purn Gyan n Abhaya Mudra
Four effective and simple mudras, you can practice anytime and anywhere.
DHYAAN MUDRA
Sit cross-legged. Place hands in Gyan Mudra, on your lap. Right palm should be resting above left palm in Gyan mudra
Advantages
- Gives tremendous peace and tranquillity
- Helps increase concentration powers
- Cures depression and other mental ailments
- Practitioner can achieve the final state of eternal yogic bliss
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GYAN MUDRA
A very important mudra, widely practised in yogic meditation practices. By joining the tip of forefinger and tip of the thumb the energy within the body moves within a continuum. Without severing our energy, benefits are felt by holding the Gyan Mudra from 10 to 30 minutes.
Advantages
- Bestows intelligence and wisdom
- Purifies the mind of the practitioner
- Cures many mental ailments
- Gives a feeling of joyfulness
- Cures intoxication and addictive habits
PURN GYAN MUDRA
The mudra of Lord Buddha. Sit cross-legged. Keep both hands in ‘Gyan Mudra’ Posture. Now keep right hand near chest region. Keep left hand near knee region.
Advantages
- Clears the aura in the subtle astral body
- Causes electrical changes in the electromagnetic activity of the brain leading to increased clarity and understanding
- Improves memory to a great extent
- Soothes irritable temperaments
- Bestows intelligence and wisdom
ABHAYA MUDRA
This is normally practised after Gayatri Mantra recitation. Raise both your hands to the sides of your head. Touch the forefinger to tip of thumb just as in Gyan Mudra. Hold the hand vertically straight by the sides.
Advantages
- Mind becomes fearless
- a feeling of courage and strength