Agnimudra, Agnimudrā, Agni-mudra: 1 definition

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Agnimudra means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

In Hinduism

Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)

Source: archive.org: Isvara Samhita Vol 5

Agnimudrā (अग्निमुद्रा) or simply Agni is the name of a mudrā described in the Īśvarasaṃhitā 64-65.—Accordingly, “the two hands are to be formed to have the form of lotus, concealing the thumb and little finger, O Brahmin! the tips (in the hands) resembling the pericarp of the lotus. The remaining three fingers, index finger and others to be turned upwards on the two hands. It is to be formed not be closely joined. It is mentioned as the mudrā of Agni”.

Mūdra (eg., Agnimudrā) is so called as it gives joy to the tattvas in the form of karman for those who offer spotless worship, drive out the defects which move about within and without and sealing up of what is done.

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Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.

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