Next follow the descriptions of the mudrās of the eight bhūtas from the great sovereign Bhūta­ḍāmara Tantra.

“The mudrā of Aparājita, the great king:

“Fold in the fingers of both hands while extending your middle fingers to form the shape of a needle.

“The mudrā of Ajita:

“Forming the above mudrā, fold in your middle fingers and extend your index fingers while slightly bending them.

“The mudrā of Pūraṇa:

“Forming the same mudrā as above, curl your index fingers into a semicircle and extend the little fingers, holding them apart.

“The mudrā of Āpūraṇa:

“Forming the same mudrā, fold in the fingers of both hands.

“The mudrā of Śmaśānādhipati:

“Forming the same mudrā, form your middle fingers into the shape of a needle.

“The mudrā of Bhūteśvara:

“Form the same mudrā, but hold both thumbs out to the side.

“The mudrā of Kuleśvara:

“Forming the same mudrā, fold your thumbs inward and extend your little fingers, holding them apart.

“The mudrā of Kiṃkarottama:

“Join the cupped palms of your hands together and slightly bend both index fingers.”