Answer

During Namutharam Sutra, the palms are generally kept in Anjali Mudra — both palms joined together respectfully in front of the chest.

Explanation

Namutharam Sutra is recited with deep reverence, as it is a devotional sutra of praise and salutation. The joined palms show:

• Respect
• Humility
• Devotion
• Surrender of ego

In many Jain traditions, while reciting such sutras, the hands are kept folded near the heart, with the body and mind focused on bhakti and vinay.

Spiritual Understanding

Joining the palms represents bringing together one’s thoughts, words, and actions in reverence toward the Arihants, Siddhas, Acharyas, Upadhyays, and Sadhus.

Takeaway

For Namutharam Sutra, keep your palms joined respectfully in Anjali Mudra, unless your family, temple, gaccha, or sampraday follows a specific traditional posture.