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Mudras For Puja

Mudras are symbolic hand gestures used during Hindu worship. The document describes several mudras performed during puja, including the Sankalpa Mudra used to state the purpose of worship, the Matsya Mudra symbolizing swimming through the ocean of worldliness without fear, and the Prarthana Mudra used in prayer for purity and clarity. These and other mudras like the Tarpana Mudra of offering and the Avahani Mudra of invocation involve symbolic gestures to represent spiritual concepts and invoke divine presence during worship.

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Mudras For Puja

Mudras are symbolic hand gestures used during Hindu worship. The document describes several mudras performed during puja, including the Sankalpa Mudra used to state the purpose of worship, the Matsya Mudra symbolizing swimming through the ocean of worldliness without fear, and the Prarthana Mudra used in prayer for purity and clarity. These and other mudras like the Tarpana Mudra of offering and the Avahani Mudra of invocation involve symbolic gestures to represent spiritual concepts and invoke divine presence during worship.

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Mudras for Puja

Mudras are gestures that convey certain attitudes.


The following mudras, demonstrated by Shree Maa, are performed at specific times during
worship. You will be instructed to perform some or all of these mudras in our puja books.

The Sankalpa Mudra is used for stating the date, time and
place, the performer, proposed activity and purpose, prior to
the commencement of worship.

The Matsya Mudra is the mudra of the fish, which symbolizes


swimming across the ocean of worldliness without fear. Shree
Maa tells us to be like the fish at the bottom of the pond. He is
always in the mud, but never dirty.

The Dhenu Mudra is the mudra of the cow, which indicates the
one who pours forth nourishing goodness in abundance.

The Ankusha Mudra is the mudra of the goad or curved sword,


which symbolizes prodding seekers on towards their ultimate
goal, or cutting down the iniquities of the ego.

The Prarthana Mudra is the mudra of prayer, and the worshiper


who demonstrates this mudra prays for purity and clarity.

The Lelihana Mudra literally means Sticking Out. It is the


mudra which indicates, It is You and only You who is our
salvation.

The Tarpana Mudra is the mudra of offering. Tarpana usually is


performed in ceremonies respecting ancestors who have passed
on, in respect of the Guru, the Sun, or any other deity. With the
thumb and ring we offer a pinch of whatever offering is being
made.In the Pitri Shraddha the offering is sessamee seeds in
water. In the Kali Puja it is wine.

The Tattva Mudra is the mudra of the Principle. It refers to the


establishment of divinity within, and most often indicates those
places on the body which are different seats of the various
energies.

The Avahani Mudra is the mudra of invitation. It is used to


invoke the deity into the presence of the worshiper.

The Stapani Mudra is the mudra of establishment. The


worshiper actually places the presence of the deity into his or
her heart.
The Samnidapani Mudra is the mudra which indicates apology
for any inconvenience it may cause the deity to be summoned
in this manner. We understand that many devotees are
requesting Her presence. Even still, we request Her to pay
attention to Me, and apologize for Her inconvenience.
The Sambahani Mudra symbolizes that I am binding You with
all my power not to leave me until my worship is not complete.
For so long as I pay attention to You, You must stay and
receive it.

The Upasanghara Mudra is a call to all divine beings to


assemble. May all Gods and Goddesses make their presence
manifest, right here, right now.

The Yoni Mudra symbolizes the womb of creation. It shows


that She is the origin of all beings, and as Mother She nurtures
Her creation.

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