English Explanatory Dictionary

mudra

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of several formal symbolic hand postures used in classical dance of India and in Hindu and Buddhist iconography.
  2. Any of the formal body positions and postures used in yoga and meditation.

Pronunciation

/muːˈdɹɑː/ /mʊˈdɹɑː/ en-us-mudra-2.ogg en-us-mudra.ogg

Word forms

mudra mudras mudrā

Etymology

From Sanskrit मुद्रा (mudrā, “seal”).

Related words

asana wai
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