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sought to be achieved. The present work, 'Sri Bhairava Padmavati Kalpa' mentions them in verse 8, Ch. III. Nirvanakalikā actually describes how these Mudrās are formed. Not only Jain Mantrakalpas but the Jain Pratişthākalpas also mention them for use.
Many of the Mudrās of Hatha Yoga will be found described in works on Yoga such as "Gheranda Samhitā (III Upades'a)", "Hathayoga Pradipikā" and others. They are in the nature of healthy gymnastics and special positions required for success in Yoga. These Yoga Mudrās produce physical benefits and cure diseases.
The first six Mudrās mentioned above are to be respectively employed in Santi, Vasikarana Stambhana Vidvesa, Uccātana and Mārana. See also the chapter on Mudrā in Nityotsava pp. 90–93. Cf. Sri Bhairava Padmāvati Kalpa III Adhikāra V. 8
PRELIMINARY RITES Certain preliminary rites are performed before commencement of Pūjā rites proper. The Şādhaka on rising in the morning contemplates on Parama Guru in Sahasrāra, performs daily morning duties including ablution and Sandhyā, and after worshipping the deities at the doors of the Pūjāgriha enters the same. "The seat (Asana) of the worshipper is purified as also the Upachāra (Materials for Worship). Salutation is made to the Shakti of support (Adhāra-Shakti) the power sustaining all. Obstructive spirits are driven away (Bhūtāpasarpana) and the ten quarters are fenced from their attack by srtiking the earth three times with the left foot uttering the weapon-mantra (Astrabīja) "Phat" and by snapping the fingers round the head." Other rituals also enter into
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