Kundalini Mantras, Mudras, and Meditation Flashcards

Which mantra is known as the 'Mantra of the Anahata Chakra' and is associated with the heart center?

Answer: Yam

Yam is the bija (seed) mantra of the Anahata (heart) chakra in Kundalini and tantric traditions.

In Kundalini Yoga, Gyan Mudra is formed by:

Answer: Touching the index finger tip to the thumb tip

Gyan Mudra is created by joining the tip of the index finger to the tip of the thumb, stimulating wisdom and receptivity.

What is the primary purpose of Shuni Mudra in Kundalini practice?

Answer: To promote patience, discernment, and commitment

Shuni Mudra, formed by joining the middle finger to the thumb, cultivates patience, discernment, and commitment.

During Kirtan Kriya, practitioners chant which sequence of sounds?

Answer: Sa Ta Na Ma

Kirtan Kriya uses the primal sounds Sa Ta Na Ma, representing the cycle of creation, life, death, and rebirth.

Which mudra is used specifically to invoke prosperity and abundance in Kundalini Yoga?

Answer: Surya Mudra

Surya Mudra, joining the ring finger to the thumb, is linked to the sun's energy and is used to invoke prosperity.

The meditation technique of Trataka in Kundalini Yoga involves:

Answer: Gazing steadily at a fixed point without blinking

Trataka is a concentration practice of unblinking gazing at a focal point, strengthening mental focus and stimulating the Ajna chakra.

In Kundalini Yoga, what does the mantra 'Wahe Guru' express?

Answer: Ecstatic awe at the experience of moving from darkness to light

Wahe Guru is a mantra of ecstasy expressing the indescribable experience of going from ignorance (darkness) to enlightenment (light).