Mudra Definition

mə-drä
noun
In ancient India, any identifying symbol or seal.
Webster's New World
A stylized, symbolic gesture used in dances, rituals, etc. of India, specif., an intricate movement or positioning of the hands or fingers.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Mudra

Noun

Singular:
mudra
Plural:
mudras

Origin of Mudra

  • Sanskrit mudrā seal, mystery, mudra from Iranian mudrā perhaps ultimately from Akkadian musarû, mušarû object bearing a royal inscription from Sumerian mu-sar mu name, fame sar to write

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Sanskrit मुद्रा (mudrā) (seal).

    From Wiktionary

Mudra Sentence Examples

  • Surya Ravi Mudra is practiced by touching the tips of the ring finger and the thumb together.

  • The vara mudra shows that Ganesha may grant boons to the human being.

  • A chance to learn about the symbolism behind the hand mudra, Tibetan chanting of the mandala offering and using a mandala set.

  • Through sustained awareness on all aspects of the practice, the movement of body, breath, and mudra harmonize, and the inner flow naturally emerges.

  • In the LoveToKnow Yoga Pose Gallery, you'll learn how to do many of the poses mentioned in this article, and have a chance to review other pictures of yoga basic positions such as Child's Pose, Anjali Mudra, and Triangle Pose.

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Words Starting With

MMUMUD

Words Ending With

ARADRA

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