Understanding Mudras
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'Mudra'
simply means hand and finger postures. Like yogic body postures, it is also a
discipline, to rejuvenate the body.
You must have seen the statues of
Buddha, Jesus, Mahavir, and Shiva et al among many others, wherein the hands and
fingers are shown curled in a specific posture.
For example, Lord
Jesus Christ's image normally shows the hand pointing to the cave of the heart.
Likewise, one of the popular images of Lord Buddha show's the fingers of the
Left hand holding a pot of nectar, while palm of the right hand is resting on
the lap, with fingers folded and pointing straight down. Another image shows the
fingers of the right hand near the chest region and folded in a specific
pose.
Such finger postures not only have a therapeutic effect on the
mind-body system but also accentuate mental keenness and acuity.
This
science of hand and finger postures is 'Mudra Vigyan'. In fact, there are
innumerable mudras and each has a specific effect.
This science can
help you to cure bodily ailments in a wonderful manner. It actually helps in
balancing the five elements
(
panch-tattvas
) in the human system to
their optimal levels. The elements can even be increased or decreased to cure
appropriate ailments. When the elements are completely balanced, the yoga
(unison) of mind, body and soul with the Supreme Soul can be
achieved!
But you will find that it gives equally astonishing results
in achieving mental concentration. And the funny thing is, unlike yoga, you can
practice mudras anywhere, anytime!
So what are you waiting
for?
Just rub your hands, clap and start clicking...
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