What were Mudras originally used for?

• As sign language

• For Dance

• They werent used in the past

• They were used only on important occasions

Where was the knowledge and analysis of Mudras originally recorded?

• Mantra Shastra (The book of Incantations)

• Upasana Shastra (The book of Prayers)

• Nritya Shastra (The Book of Classical Dances)

• All of these

The word Mudra comes from which language?

• Sanskrit

• Tamil

• Hindi

• None of these

The term Mudra is derived from which two smaller words?

• Mu and Ra

• Mu and Dra

• Mud and Ra

• None of these

What are Single Handed Gestures also called?

• Samyutta Hastas

• Asamyutta Hastas

• Hastas

• All of these

How many Samyutta Hastas are there?

• 36

• 24

• 18

• 42

What is Gyaana Mudra called in Dance?

• Hamsaasya

• Taamra Chooda

• Mukula

• Simha Mukha

Mayra (Mayurakyo) is also called _____________.

• Chandra Mudra

• Pakshi Mudra

• None of these

• Surya Mudra

Which Element does Trishoola help balance?

• Fire

• Air

• Water

• Earth

Kartharimukha helps ____________________ .

• In balancing the water in the body

• In improving the energy in the body

• In increasing the fire element in the body

• In increasing concentration