noun
- symbolic hand gestures used in Hindu and Buddhist religious practices, meditation, and classical Indian dance
Usage: religious; cultural
Examples
- The yoga instructor demonstrated several mudras during the meditation session.
- In classical Indian dance, mudras convey specific meanings and emotions.
- Buddhist monks use mudras while chanting to enhance their spiritual practice.
- Each mudra is believed to channel energy in different ways through the body.
- The dancer’s graceful mudras told the story without words.
- Students learned the basic mudras before advancing to more complex poses.