Karana

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Karana
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Meaning Of the senses, the cause, the reason, an instrument

Karana is a single-hand gesture that is used in Vajrayana Buddhism. It is also used in dance to represent the drum held by Shiva Nataraja as well as Lord Krishna's flute.

Application

Used in various yoga positions.