The term mudra is derived from the root mud, “to please,” and in its upasana form is so called because it gives pleasure to the Devas. Devanam moda-da mudra tasmat tam yatnatascaret. It is said that there are 108, of which 55 are commonly used.(1) The term means ritual gestures made with the hands in […]
Siddhi is produced by sâdhana. The former term, which literally means ” success, ” includes accomplishment, achievement, success, and fruition of all kinds. A person may thus gain siddhi in speech, siddhi in mantra, etc. A person is siddhi also who has perfected his spiritual development. The various powers attainable—namely, anima, mahima, garima, prapti, prakamya, […]