Panch Mudra

Summary of Chapter Panch Mudra

In Kabir Sagar, the 29th chapter titled "Panchmudra" is on page 181. This too is part of the 33 Arab Vaani (divine knowledge). (“Teetis Arab gyan hum bhakha, mool gyan goy hum rakha.”)
Read the core knowledge below:

The nectar-like words of the revered Kabir Sahib (Kavir Dev).

As stated in the verse “Santo Shabdei Shabd Bakhana”, all saints describe the glory of the Shabd (Name). Supreme Brahm Kabir Sahib Ji explained that the Shabd is symbolic of Satpurush (the Eternal Supreme Being) and also represents Jyoti Niranjan (Kaal). For instance, the Shabd of Jyoti Niranjan enables the attainment of Chanchri Mudra, which Gorakh Yogi achieved through intense austerities. This level of achievement is beyond the reach of ordinary individuals. Even after attaining this, Gorakhnath remained confined to the realm of Kaal through his practices and became a Siddha (perfected being) but could not attain liberation.

Thus, those who chant Jyoti Niranjan's name cannot escape the trap of Kaal and cannot reach Satlok. Chanting the Shabd Omkar (Oṃ) elevates the practitioner to the state of Bhoonchri Mudra. This is the level that Ved Vyas reached through his practice, but he too remained bound within the realm of Kaal. Chanting the name Soham results in the state of Agochri Mudra and leads to the whirlpool cave within Kaal's domain. Sage Shukdev achieved this through his practices, but he could only ascend as far as the heavenly realm created by Lord Vishnu.

The Shabd Rarankar takes the practitioner to the Khainchri Mudra and the Tenth Door (Sushumna). Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh considered Rarankar to be the ultimate truth and thus remained trapped in the web of Kaal. The Shabd Shriyam leads to the attainment of Unmani Mudra, which King Janak achieved, but he too did not attain liberation.

Some saints have replaced Shakti with Satnam in the five names, but Satnam is not a chantable name. It points toward the True Name, just as Satlok is also called Sach Khand. Similarly, Satnam refers to the True Name or Eternal Name, but it is not a chant.

Those who practice these five names, including the nine Nath Yogis and the eighty-four Siddhas, remained confined to these levels and derived bliss by listening to the internal sound (Dhuni) within the body (ghat). However, the true Satlok lies beyond the body (Pind) and beyond the universe (Brahmand). Thus, they continued to experience the cycle of rebirth (hanging upside down in the womb), as their suffering from birth and death did not end.

Any attainment confined to the body (ghat) will be limited to Kaal (Brahm) because the eternal abode of the Supreme God (Satlok) and the radiance of His divine body are far beyond and transcend even Parbrahm. Only a Complete Saint (Purna Sant) can reveal the entire practice leading to liberation, which is different from the five names (Shabds).

This is the essence of Panch Mudra, which represents the original and authentic knowledge.

Evidence of Limited Understanding Among Followers of Kaal (Twelve Paths):

Let me present an example of their limited understanding. On pages 190-191 of Panch Mudra, there is a description of the lotuses (Kamals). This information has also been mentioned in three other chapters. In two chapters, details are provided up to the eighth lotus. In the chapter titled Kabir Vani on page 111, knowledge of nine lotuses is given. However, all Kabir Panthis acknowledge only eight lotuses.

In Panch Mudra on pages 190-191, knowledge of nine distinct lotuses is provided. Yet, due to their limited intellect, they mistakenly refer to the eight lotuses as the “total lotuses” in the third verse on page 191. This is despite the fact that pages 190-191 clearly describe nine separate lotuses.

Please read some verses from pages 190-191 for further clarity:

Consideration: The verses clearly prove the existence of nine distinct lotuses. However, in the final line, it is written:

"Ashta (eight) Kamal ko bhed batai aur gyan ab bhasho bhai" (The knowledge of the eight lotuses has been explained, and now the wisdom is being narrated, brother).

This is evidence of their limited understanding. The authentic knowledge you have read above is sufficient. The accurate verse should be:

"Sarv Kamalan ko bhed batai aur gyan ab bhasho bhai."

(All the secrets of the lotuses have been revealed, and now wisdom is being narrated, brother).

There are several chapters in Kabir Sagar that provide information about the lotuses. For example, page 151 of Anurag Sagar mentions the eight lotuses, where the eighth lotus is described as having two petals and being the dwelling place of Jyoti Niranjan. Similarly, page 57 of Bhavtaran Bodh describes the eight lotuses. In this text, the sixth lotus is mentioned as having three petals, where Saraswati resides, and the seventh lotus as having two petals. The eighth lotus is described as the abode of Kaal Niranjan.

This description is accurate but incomplete. The complete explanation is found in the chapters Panch Mudra (pages 190-191) and Kabir Vani (page 111) of Kabir Sagar, where the nine lotuses are detailed sequentially.

Had there been no tampering with the description of the lotuses, no confusion would have arisen. The authentic knowledge can be found in the summary of the chapter Anurag Sagar on page 152 of this book, as well as in the diagrams of the lotuses and the accompanying notes at the end.

The summary of the chapter Panch Mudra from Kabir Sagar concludes here.