In Hindu and Buddhist traditions, mudras are more than hand gestures; they are "seals" ( mudrā in Sanskrit) that trigger joy and channel vital energy ( prana ).
The earliest "story" began with the Vedas (c. 1500–500 BCE), where priests used mudras to regulate the rhythm and intonation of sacred chants. Mudras Mudras
In Indian classical dance like Bharatanatyam , mudras are used to weave complex myths. For example, the Kataka-mukha mudra (the "link in a chain") is said to have originated when the war god Guha practiced archery before Shiva. 2. The Buddha’s Turning Points In Hindu and Buddhist traditions, mudras are more