Amarti Mudra Kriya
A Meditation for Mind Mastery & Free Will
Posture (Asana)
- Sit in Easy Pose (cross-legged) with a straight spine.
- Raise your hands near the shoulders, in front of the body.
- Palms face forward.
Mudra (Hand Position)
- Right Hand: Touch the tip of the thumb to the tip of the little finger. Keep the other fingers extended and joined.
- Left Hand: Touch the tip of the thumb to the tip of the ring finger. Keep the other fingers extended and joined.
Focus
- Step 1: Concentrate only on the hands and keep the fingers straight. Breathe normally.
- Step 2: Once the mudra is correct, close the eyes and project a beam of light from the Third Eye (point between the eyebrows) to the root of the nose.
- Step 3: When both posture and beam are stable, mentally rotate the mantra “Ong Kar” at the Heart Center.
Breath (Pranayam)
- Natural, relaxed breathing throughout the meditation.
Mantra
- Ong Kar (mentally vibrated at the Heart Center).
Time
- Start timing only after posture, beam, and mantra are all set.
- Begin with 11 minutes.
- Gradually increase up to 31 minutes for deeper impact.
End
- To finish, inhale deeply, gently release the mudra, and open your eyes.
- Sit quietly for a moment before moving.
Benefits
- Mind Control & Stability: Trains the mind to follow consciousness instead of ego.
- Emotional Mastery: Helps rise above pain, impulsive reactions, and escapism.
- Mental Clarity: Enhances the ability to make choices from free will.
- Deep Focus: Strengthens attention and inner guidance.
Historical Insight
This mudra has deep roots in ancient Chinese and Ceylonese spiritual traditions. In the 14th or 15th century, a sadhu carried it from Ceylon (Sri Lanka) to China at the request of a Chinese emperor. It was traditionally used to control the mind and bring it under the guidance of the higher self.
Yogic Wisdom
“If you ever want to talk to your mind, this is the mudra.”
By practicing Amarti Mudra Kriya, you develop the refined capacity of the mind to guide your actions from consciousness, instead of living in reaction to ego or pain. This is the essence of free will in yoga — your birthright in this life.
