“Next are the detailed instructions on mudrās from the great sovereign Bhūta­ḍāmara Tantra.

“The mudrā of the lotus throne:

“Fold in the other fingers and extend both your index fingers to form the shape of a needle.

“The great mudrā of Great Wrath’s entry:

“Hold your fists together and enclose both index fingers. Great Wrath will instantly be made to enter the triple universe.

“The following are the mudrās of the six limbs:

“The mudrā for the head:

“Hold your fists together and extend the middle fingers.

“The mudrā for the topknot:

“This mudrā is the same as above, but here one should enclose both middle fingers and form the index fingers into the shape of a needle.

“The mudrā for the eyes:

“This is the same as above, but here one should stick the thumbs out to the side, touch one’s right eye with the right thumb, and touch one’s left eye with the left thumb.

“The mudrā for the heart:

“Hold your fists together, enclose both little fingers, and extend both index fingers.

“The mudrā for the armor:

“Form the same mudrā as above and form both index fingers into a circle.

“The mudrā for the weapon:

“Form the same mudrā as above and extend your index fingers.

“The mudrā for the welcome offering:

“Join your hands with the palms flat in a gesture of greeting, with the middle fingers side by side with the other fingers.

“The mudrā for castigating evil ones:

“Hold your fists together and extend both thumbs.

“The mudrā for binding the directions:

“Holding your fists apart, extend your left index finger and place it at the base of your arm. On your right hand, cover the fingernail of your little finger with your thumb and extend your remaining fingers, placing them at the base of your right arm.

“The mudrā of Mahādeva:

“Join your hands in a gesture of greeting with the palms flat while bending your index and ring fingers at a sharp angle. This is the ‘broken mudrā’ of Rudra.

“The mudrā of Viṣṇu’s conch:

“Join your hands in a gesture of greeting with the palms flat while bending your index fingers inward so that they are enclosed.

“The mudrā of Prajāpati’s water pitcher:

“Folding in the other fingers, extend both little fingers.

“The mudrā [of Kārttikeya] with the power to crush Mount Krauñca:

“Make your left hand into a fist and extend your middle finger.

“The mudrā of Gaṇapati’s axe:

“Form your left hand into a fist and extend your index and middle fingers. Then, bending your index finger, hold it against the middle joint of your middle finger.

“The mudrā of Āditya’s chariot:

“Join your hands in a gesture of greeting with the palms flat, making the sign of the svastika. Bend the little finger of the left hand at a sharp angle and place it on the tip of the thumb. Also place your right thumb on the tip of your left thumb.

“The mudrā of Rāhu:

“Extend your right hand and bend your index and ring fingers at a sharp angle.

“The mudrā of Narteśvara:

“Place your right hand upon your head in the dancing gesture. Make your left hand into a fist with the index and middle fingers extended. Use your middle finger and thumb in the gesture of dance to hold down your little and ring fingers.

“The mudrā of Candra:

“Hold your fists apart and enclose the little fingers.

“The mudrās of the eight goddesses of offerings are as follows:

“The mudrā of the goddess Umā:

“Form both your hands into the shape of a serpent’s hood and place it on your head.

“The description of the mudrā of the goddess Śrī:

“Join your cupped palms in the gesture of greeting and extend them toward the sky.

“The mudrā of the goddess Śaśī:

“Hold your fists together and enclose the index fingers. Then swing your hands in a dancing motion that imitates the flame of Śeṣa’s lamp.

“The mudrā of Ratnabhūṣaṇī:

“Hold your fists together and extend both index fingers. Then place the extended index fingers at your forehead in the shape of a jewel while binding them with a rosary. This is the mudrā of Ratnabhūṣaṇī. Her mantra is ‘ Oṁ, svāhā to the one with the splendor of a jewel!’

“The mudrā of Sarasvatī:

“Folding the other fingers in, extend both index fingers and touch them to your mouth.

“The mudrā of Tilottamā:

“Folding the other fingers in, place your index fingers on your head.

“The mudrā of Rambhā:

“Form both hands into the shape of a plough and place them at your heart.

“The mudrā of Surasundarī, the queen of all yakṣas:

“Hold your fists together and extend both little fingers while bending them a little.

“The mudrā of Bhūtinī:

“Hold your fists together and enclose both little fingers while slightly bending both index fingers.

“The mudrā of the queen who rules over the spirits:

“Hold your fists together and enclose both index fingers within them.

“These are the mudrās of the eight female spirits.”