dianamoore 0 Report post Posted January 3, 2003 I am interested in hearing from anyone using Mudras and any success stories they may have to tell. I have only just discovered them and have been facinated since. With kind regards, Diana http://www.cafepress.com/omsymbol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theist 1 Report post Posted January 3, 2003 Interesting question Diana. I have similar ones. Although I have heard of mudras I really don't understand their purported use. I hope someone can explain this more fully. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dianamoore 0 Report post Posted January 3, 2003 This site has quite a bit of information with regards to Mudras. http://www.100megsfree.com/yoga/index.html I have started using them for weight loss, eye problems, and ear problems. Apparently it isn't necessary to sit in meditation. The actual holding the position of the hands is all that is necessary, so you can do it as you are walking...sitting in the car or any other suitable time. I must admit I do not have such an appetite since doing the weight loss mudra. All the best Diana Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theist 1 Report post Posted January 3, 2003 Diana, I'll check it out. Maybe there's one for regaining lost brain cells. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dianamoore 0 Report post Posted January 4, 2003 Have you heard of the healing symbols of Sanjeevini? They are easy to use and you can print them off your computer. (Theres one for brain power, better memory etc..) http://www.saisanjeevini.org/frames.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 4, 2003 In the 'pancaratra pradipa' - the iskcon deity worship book it is stated (page 82) in elaborate worship, mudras may optionally be employed. Mudra refers to hand positions that give the Lord joy.For the worshiper they help fix his mind on the Lord. Does anyone know whether using it in ways mentioned e.g. memory, etc is authorised & authentic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livingentity 0 Report post Posted January 4, 2003 I was just coming into this thread to post basically the same as you. I, too, went to my copy of this book to try and find the answer. I thought that mudras were only to be used in worship of the Lord. I have begun seeing books on the market encouraging people to use mudras for everything under the sun. I am also wondering whether or not there is any vedic authorization for their usage in these material gain matters! I am not convinced that this is the case. Sounds like a concoction thought up by some new age "guru" /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif to prey on people's interest in eastern culture. It seems that to use mudras which are intended to please the Lord in such a fashion is akin to using sacred vedic mantras in hopes of winning the lottery or something. Or continuing to knowingly and on purpose performing sinful actions and chanting thinking that counteracts the sins. Offensive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livingentity 0 Report post Posted January 4, 2003 The mudra described as being for weight loss is actually the Madhuparka-mudra which of course is to be done with the right hand only. (source Supplement to the Pancaratra Pradipa pg. 162). Madhuparka is a high class refreshment consisting of cow milk, yogurt, ghee, honey and sugar. Some sources say that madhuparka should be offered in a cup to the right hand of the Lord for Him to accept. (source pages 56 and 90 of Pancaratra Pradipa) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dianamoore 0 Report post Posted January 5, 2003 I don't know about winning the lotto. But I think its lovely that the mudras can help people heal. I am sure no one would be offended having the mudras used in this way. All the best Diana Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theist 1 Report post Posted January 5, 2003 Diana, I check the site out,thanks. India is just sooo cool. What a culture. We forage around just catching bits and pieces here and there, from a culture that was/is(in many ways) so far beyond what we see around us today. The neurological aspect interests me. Health is an important thing even though it may not have been the primary one for which these were used. It's just easier to live in a body where disease is kept to a minimum. Thus easier to find and serve God perhaps. In the Gita Krsna says one can mitigate all kinds of material pains by practicing the yoga system.Bg 6.17 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livingentity 0 Report post Posted January 5, 2003 I am just not comfortable using something meant for the pleasure of the Lord for my own personal gain. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 6, 2003 where can i purchase this book? 'pancaratra pradipa' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livingentity 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2003 I checked the Krishna Culture website and they still have it listed. I put the link below. They have both the main book and the supplement which elaborates on the main book and has other details. Krishna Culture page for Pancaratra Pradipa book Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
