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Research Paper | Yoga and Meditation | India | Volume 14 Issue 4, April 2025 | Popularity: 4.9 / 10
Comparative Analysis of Mudras in Hatha Pradipika and Gheranda Samhita: A Systematic Review
Yogita Hiray, Onkar Shinde
Abstract: This systematic review critically compares and analyzes the practice of mudras in two ancient yogic texts, the Hatha Yoga Pradipika and the Gheranda Samhita, in order to compare their respective techniques, assess their purported physiological effects, and determine their therapeutic potential in modern paradigms of wellness and clinical practice. Utilizing the technique of classical textual analysis and recent research in yoga physiology and integrative health, the study emphasizes 35 mudras?namely, 10 from Hatha Pradipika and 25 from Gheranda Samhita. The analysis explores the techniques, physiological effects, therapeutic benefits, and scriptural contexts of each mudra, thus portraying a convergence between traditional yogic claims and recent scientific findings regarding respiratory function, hormonal balance, and nervous system regulation. Whereas the Hatha Pradipika focuses on the need for spiritual awakening through the mastery of prana, the Gheranda Samhita takes a broader approach involving physical, mental, and spiritual cleansing. The findings suggest that mudras are highly promising as non-invasive therapies in modern wellness practices, pointing to the necessity of blending traditional yogic knowledge with empirical approaches. Moreover, the review invites further empirical confirmation through clinical trials and neurophysiological research, indicating that mudras are promising, cost-effective interventions in preventive and therapeutic medicine.
Keywords: Mudras, Hatha Pradipika, Gheranda Samhita, Yogic Gestures, Yoga Therapy, Pranic Energy, Integrative Medicine, Systematic Review
Edition: Volume 14 Issue 4, April 2025
Pages: 803 - 809
DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/SR25408001822
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