There is a constant inflow of prana happening in our bodies through the nadis and chakras, but much of it usually gets dissipated into the external world. This dissipation into the external world is responsible for the feeling of tiredness, confusion and powerlessness that we experience.
Mudrā (a Sanskrit word meaning “seal”) refers to the positioning of the limbs, fingers or even tongue in a certain way to seal this prana into our body, a way of aligning to the cosmic geometry. His Divine Holiness defines mudras simply as an “energy circuit connection.” Mudras are a way to stimulate the flow of prana shakti (life force energy and Cosmic currency) inside us.
Mudras are psycho-physical processes, which help accelerate the effect of an Asana and Pranayama to take us to a higher state of consciousness. By positioning the body in certain ways to block the dissipation of prana and direct it inwards, Mudras create the space for Pratyahara and Dharana, the higher experiences of Yoga, to happen in us. Throughout the Prathama Vinyasa Krama, you will experience mudras of the hands and of the gaze, called drishti.
The Shastras (scriptures that are direct revelations from Paramashiva) reveal the layers of benefits that can result from the integrated practice of mudras, ranging from health and longevity, to mental focus, awakening the subtle grooves of the brain responsible for higher emotions such as devotion and gratitude, to the ultimate experience of transcending our limiting cognitions we carry as human beings and living and radiating the state, space and shaktis of Paramashiva himself.
It is mentioned repeatedly in the scriptures that initiation by the Guru holds the “Master Key”, that can transform us from human beings into superhuman beings.
Paramashiva himself.
It is mentioned repeatedly in the scriptures that initiation by the Guru holds the “Master Key”, that can transform us from human beings into superhuman beings.
Shiva Samhita, Verse 4.18
Śāstra Pramāṇa – शास्त्र प्रमाण
अनेन विधिना योगी मन्दभाग्योपि सिध्यति।
सर्वासामेव नाडीनां चालनं बिन्दुमारणम् ॥
जीवनन्तु कषायस्य पातकानां विनाशनम् ।
सवरोगोपशमनं जठराग्निविवर्धनम् ॥
वपुषा कान्तिममलां जरामृत्युविनाशनम् ।
वांछितार्थफलं सौख्यमिन्द्रियाणाञ्च मारनणम् ॥
एतदुक्तानि सर्वाणि योगारूढस्य योगिनः ।
भ्वेदभ्यासताऽवश्यं नात्र कार्या विचारणा ॥ १८ ॥
anena vidhinā yogī mandabhāgyopi sidhyati।
sarvāsāmeva nāḍīnāṃ cālanaṃ bindumāraṇam ॥
jīvanantu kaṣāyasya pātakānāṃ vināśanam ।
savarogopaśamanaṃ jaṭharāgnivivardhanam ॥
vapuṣā kāntimamalāṃ jarāmṛtyuvināśanam ।
vāṃchitārthaphalaṃ saukhyamindriyāṇāñca māranaṇam ॥
etaduktāni sarvāṇi yogārūḍhasya yoginaḥ ।
bhvedabhyāsatā’vaśyaṃ nātra kāryā vicāraṇā ॥
AKASHIC REVELATION
In this way (through the Maha Mudra), even the most unfortunate Yogi might obtain success. By this means, all the vessels of the body are roused and stirred into activity; life is increased and its decay is checked, and all sins destroyed. All diseases are healed, and the gastric fire is increased. It gives faultless beauty to the body, and destroys decay and death. All fruits of desire and pleasure are obtained, and the senses are conquered. The Yogi fixed in restful awareness acquires all the above-mentioned things, through practice. There should be no hesitation in doing so.
Research has revealed the health benefits gained by practicing mudras include freedom from disease, hunger, thirst, fainting, fatigue, indigestion, skin diseases, constipation and more. Besides this, mudras directly activate the prana and awaken the inner potential energy (Kundalini shakti) in us, manifesting the space, state and shaktis of Paramashiva.
Mudras are a crucial component of the Yogic method for Kundalini Awakening. Kundalini is the ultimate inner potential bio-energy that is available to each one of us. It is the largest untapped natural resource lying with humanity. When Kundalini energy is awakened with the right knowledge, right context, right understanding, right technique, right process, and above all, through the direct deeksha (initiation) by a living Avatar (incarnation), it can give us anything we want.
