Jain mudra (hand gesture) does mainly appear in the practice of Jain meditation, especially in Preksha meditation. The two most common hand positions are:

• Jnana-Mudra (Gyan Mudra)

- How: Place the right hand on the knee and the left hand on the left knee, palms up. Touch the tip of the index finger to the tip of the thumb with a gentle press; keep the other fingers straight. - Benefit: Aids concentration and focused meditation, helping the mind settle during practice.

• Brahma-Mudra

- How: Place both hands on the lap, one above the other, with palms up. The left palm rests under the right palm. - Benefit: Promotes deep relaxation, steadiness of the body, and calmness of the mind during meditation.

Additional context from Jain meditation sources:

• These mudras are connected with techniques like kayotsarga (complete relaxation and self-awareness) and are used to help relax the body, calm the breath, and improve focus during practice. They are described as part of the standard hand positions for Jain meditation.

Notes:

• The basic mudras above are commonly taught in Jain meditation traditions and don’t have a contrasting, separate meaning between Digambar and Śvetāmbara communities. If you’d like, I can explain how these mudras fit into a short Preksha meditation sequence.