Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Maharishi's name

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On Jul 2, 2006, at 11:06 PM, shempmcgurk wrote: What are mudras in general and the "Chin mudra" in particular? The word mudra varies greatly depending on the context. It's most common meaning would likely be certain hand gestures used to move prana in certain ways (often in combination with certain asanas or meditations). It's broader, more ritual meaning would be as a very direct form of symbolic communication used for example in the practice of your personal deity. For example in the meditation on your personal deity you can convey certain actions and intents very directly through a simple hand gesture and it's mantra. The mudra "seals" the mantra and causes it's effect to be instantaneous, for example in using an action mantra. It's more obscure meaning would be in sexual yoga where a "mudra" refers to an actual sexual consort rather than a visualized one... __._,_.___ To subscribe, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Or go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/ and click 'Join This Group!' SPONSORED LINKS Religion and spirituality Maharishi mahesh yogi YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS  Visit your group "FairfieldLife" on the web.    To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:  [EMAIL PROTECTED]    Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. __,_._,___