Mudra
A mudra (Sanskrit मुद्रा, meaning "seal", "mark", or "gesture"), is a symbolic or ritual gesture or pose in Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism.
While some mudras involve the entire body, most are performed with the hands and fingers.
Examples include the Abhaya mudra, Bhumisparsa mudra, Vara mudra and Vitarka mudra.
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