The "story" of mudras is a narrative that spans over , evolving from ancient Vedic rituals into a sophisticated "silent language" of the soul used in yoga, dance, and spiritual practice. 1. The Divine Origins
A "solid" understanding of mudras often includes their physiological "story"—the belief that the hands are a microcosm of the universe. Each finger represents an element:
When a rampaging elephant was unleashed to kill the Buddha, he stood calm and raised his hand in the Abhaya Mudra (Gesture of Fearlessness). The beast, overcome by his compassion, stopped and bowed its head.
