माण्डुकी मुद्रा [ MANDUKI MUDRA ]

माण्डुकी मुद्रा ::यौवन दे ,बुढापा दूर रखे

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मुख को बंद करके जुबान को तालु में घुमाएं और सहस्रार से टपकते हुए सुधारस को जुबान से धीरे-धीरे पीने का यत्न करें| यही माण्डवी (या माण्डुकी) मुद्रा है| इसके द्वारा बालों की सफेदी, उनकाझड़ना, शरीर पर झुर्रियों, मुंहासों आदि का पड़ना तथा निर्बलता आदि दूर होकर चिर-यौवन कीप्राप्ति होती है| इससे रसोत्पादन होकर अमृतत्व की उपलब्धि होना संभव हो जाता है|

Manduki Mudra or the frog gesture involves rotating the tongue inside the palate and drinking the nectar that is secreted from the top of the head. This is a simple practice, but getting to taste the nectar happens only in advanced yogis.

The Gheranda Samhita says that keeping the mouth closed, the tongue should be rotated inside the palate and the nectar that flows from Sahasrara should be tasted. It further mentions that tasting of nectar can prevent wrinkling of skin and greying of the hair. Thus eternal youthfulness can be attained.

Well, drinking of nectar sounds like a difficult proposition for beginners. It is with constant practice that yogis achieve this feat. But once it is achieved, the benefits are tremendous. It keeps the body young and healthy. The yogi can live for a long period of time. A healthy body is essential for spiritual practices and hence it is highly recommended in the yogic texts.

Sit in Vajrasana or the thunderbolt pose.Separate the lower legs and take the feet apart as much as possible.Let the perineum touch the yoga mat. This requires a bit of flexibility. If it is uncomfortable, you may place a cushion or blanket under the buttocks.Keep the body straight with erect spine.Keep the eyes closed and relax the whole body.The mouth should be kept closed throughout the practice. Rotate the tongue inside the palate. This will stimulate certain centres in the head which will facilitate the secretion of nectar or amrita. Of course getting the nectar takes lot of practice. This is a practice for advanced meditators.

When you sit in the above mentioned pose, there is pressure on the perineum which activates the Mooladhara chakra..........................................................हर-हर महादेव