MUDRAS, a sanskrit word meaning seal, mystery, Why am I suddenly able to do them after a near death experiienc

Question

I had an accident when in my mouth, throat and assophgus wa burned and I also experienced temporary memory loss.. A few day safter the accident and a few days before the beautiful near death experience, my ability to do mudras began.

Mudras as discribed in the dictionary" probably untimately from Akkadian musari,object bearing royal inscription."..In the Buddhism Dictionary,"A symbolic gesture of the hands or body communicating . specific meaning..From the earliest artistic represetations onwards.'"

I had never heard of mudras before my near death experience. I was in the hospital when a mysterious stranger said to me," Oh, you are doing the ancient sign language, Mudra!"

I have lived with terrible back pain for the past 13 years, recently adding to that pain when through a fall that ended in a facuture, I had surgery yesterday. I

HELP ME UNDERSTAND WHAT HAS HAPPENED AND WHY. I pray that I will find my path in which I can best serve GOD!

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Answer 1

I'm sorry about your accident. I hope you have been able to recover since then.

Mudras are hand gestures used during meditation. Check out http://members.tripod.com/~Neurotopia/Zen/Mudra/

Through meditation, one can learn to penetrate the mind deeply and induce the near-death experience, the dissolution of the ego. It's not something you or I are immediately capable of; it requires a lifetime of practice. We cling to material existence, which is precisely the reason you "came back".

Meditation can help you become attuned to the workings of your subconscious and ego. All you have to do is sit cross-legged, preferably on a pillow, and with your spine erect, stare at the floor or wall in front of you with unfocused eyes. Remain seated and observe your thoughts, detached from all views, and focus on your breathing. What helps is to count your breath from 1 to 10, and repeat (if you lose count, or go past 10, start again at 1).

Practice this and see if it helps you understand.

Answer 2

You have been through a lot. But, you are still being tested spiritually. You may be a little worn down at this moment, because of the surgery. One must put up as much of a fight, as one can, to regain your strength. When ever one goes through a rough time, it is like a test. If you do well in fighting your way back, you will come out of it stronger spiritually. Pain is part of life, but one can get better at coping with it over time, if one works at it. Being able to handle a lot of pain, is a good thing. You can then relate to all who suffer pain in this world, but also be helpful to them. Very strong spiritual people can handle an awful lot. Meditate/pray, do rehab exercises if allowed, do not overindulge, and look for good inspiration anywhere you can find it. Focus hard on having some kind of purpose, and God should in due time, show you a way.

Answer 3

whats a mudra again?

Answer 4

I don't know the answer to your question but sorry to hear about all the accidents :(