Sakalamudra, Sakala-mudra, Sakalamudrā: 1 definition
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Sakalamudra 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
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Scribd: Roots of Yoga (shaivism)Sakalamudrā (सकलमुद्रा, “sakala seal”) is the name of a mudrā (“hand-gesture”) specified in the Niśvāsatattvasaṃhitā (uttarasūtra 4.10a-23b). The Niśvāsatattvasaṃhitā is probably the earliest surviving Śaiva Tantra, the contents of which dating back to the 5th century. It consists of five books: Niśvāsamukha, Mūlasūtra, Uttarasūtra, Nayasūtra and Guhyasūtra.
Accordingly, “Interlock the fingers of both the hands and make a fist. This is the sakala seal”.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
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