In the Vedas it is said “Naasti mudraasamam kinchit siddhiyam shitimandte” meaning in this world there is no method other than mudra to gain success.
It is said in our Vedas our palms are very powerful and they have healing powers. We can see it from following Atharvaveda shlokas
Ayam me hasto bhagavan, nayam me bhagavattarah 1
Ayam me visvabheshajah, yam shivabhimarshanah 11
-Atharvaveda 4.13.6
Fortunate is my left hand, yet more fortunate is right.left hand contains all healing balms and removes blocks in the free flow of joy, and right makes whole with gentle touch.for it contains all the medicinal capacities of the universe, its all healing touch bringing peace, harmony, joy and libration from all toxic conditions of matter, birth, death, old age and disease
Hastabhayaam dashashaakhaabhyaam jivah vachah purogavree
-Atharvaveda 4.13.7
Anaamayeetnubhyaam hastabhayaam taabhyaam tavabhi mrishaamashi The tongue that leads the voice precedes. Then with our tenfold branching hands.which powerfully affirms healing. With these two healers of disease, we stroke you with a softcaress
Our palms not only help us to do our daily work, but they have lot of healing power because of this it is in the said in the Hindu text several Gods recide on the palm
Karaagre vasate Laxmih,Karamoole Saraswati,Karamadhye tu Govindah.Prabhaate karadarshanam
It means:
Goddess Laxmi resides on the tip of the fingers.Goddess Saraswati resides on the wrist.In the center of the palm resides Lord Govinda Himself.In the morning one should look at one’s palms.
Hands were revered by the Hindus for centuries. One of the Shivaic tantrik rituals of India gives the following liturgical adoration to the fingers of the hands: "Om Sham I bow to the thumbs Namah. Om Shim I bow the index fingers Svaha. Om Shum I bow to the middle fingers Vashat. Om Shaim I bow to the ring fingers Hum. Om Shaum I bow to the little fingers Vaushat. Om Shah I bow to the front and back of hands Phat." This chant is accompanied by specific mudras that purifies the subtle channels of the upper limbs. Not only is this ritual practiced in India but variations of it may be found in Bali as well.
Mudras: Understanding Mudras According to its votaries, the hand of the crucified Jesus is believed to possess occult virtues. When worn as an amulet it is said to be an all-round good-luck charm. Prayers are said in conjunction with its presence on one's person. One prayer associated with this particular amulet is as follows: "I carry a likeness of your pierced hand as a fervent symbol of your infinite kindness. Thou who has known such suffering, reach out your hand with a blessing. Thy pierced hand inspires this humble prayer that I may call on Thee to grant me peace and happiness. Amen." Generally, charms in the form of hands, and in any pose--whether made of metal, stone, or inscribed--were often carried to ward off the "Evil Eye," or the ietattura as it is called in Southern Italy, or ain al-hasad, the "Eye of Envy," by the Arabs. The ancient Sumerians referred to it as IG-HUL, "Eye Evil." The Evil Eye is an ancient belief and not without any metaphysical substantiation. From the metaphysical point of view, eyes radiates energy and the quality of this force is tainted by the will and character of its emanator. Like all forces, the power flowing from the eyes may bless or curse others. There are many examples of amulets with a single eye on the palm of the hand. It is believed that this attracts the Evil Eye in accord with the Law of Attraction and absorbs its malevolent influences.
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!
HAST MUDRAS
The four Fingers & the thumb represent five building
blocks or punch bhootas
Disease – is nothing but a limitation that emerges in the
continuity & balance of these five elements.
Five fingers & five elements:
1. Thumb : The fire
2. Index finger : The air
3. Middle finger : The ether
4. Ring finger : The earth
5. Little finger : The water
To bring back the balance in the elements, are specific
methods of touching & aligning the fingers with each others
are hast-mudras.
1. Gyana Mudra:
Join tip of the thumb with that of the index finger
Benefits
· For increasing brain powers, memory & concentration.
· Recommended during meditation.
· Produces soothing & calming effect to the mind.
· Depression stress, anxiety, loss of sleep & other mental
ailments.
· Reduces anger & irritability in everyday circumstances
& makes you cool.
2. Dhyana Mudra:
Simply overlap your left hand with the right hand &
keep steady in your lap.
Benefits :
· Smoothen tense nerves
· Combat everyday stress & strain
· For meditation
3. Varuna Mudra:
Touch tip of the little finger with than the thumb.
Benefits:
· Dehydration
· Skin problems
· Natural blood purifier
4. Prithvi Mudra:
Touch the tip of the ring finger with that of the thumb.
Benefits:
· For weight gain
· To attain fullness
5. Surya Mudra:
Fix the ring finger in the root of the thumb & press the
thumb over it.
Benefits:
· Recommended for combating heaviness, obesity &
expanding waist lines.
6. Vayu Mudra:
Fix the index finger in the root of the thumb & press it
with the thumb.
Benefits:
· Pain killer
· Recommended for the patients of joint pains.
Air or Vatta being the root cause of pain in the body, is
suppressed by the fire causing reduction in the air.
.very useful for all nervous system conditions like Cerebral Palsy,MND and Parkinson's
7. Prana Mudra:
Small finger & ring finger should touch the tip of
the thumb while other two fingers should be erect.
Benefits:
· For attaining immunity power & stay free of body and
mind diseases.
· Imparts glowing complexion as it radiates blood
purifying properties.
· In eye ailments.
8. Apana Mudra:
Touch the tip of thumb with tips of middle & ring finger.
The index & little finger should be held upright.
Benefits: Problems of abdominal wind.
9. Linga Mudra:
Interlock the fingers of both the hands and keep the thumb of the left hand vertically streight and encircle it with the thumb and the index finger of right hand.
Benefits:
· Respiratory problems especially with increased cough
& secretions.
.Swine flu
· Asthmatic patients.
10. Hridya or Mritsanjeevani or Apaan Vayu Mudra:
Keep index finger in the root of the thumb, then touch tip
of the thumb to that of middle & ring finger, keep the little
finger straight.
Benefits:
· Recommended for heart patients
· High blood pressure
· Palpitations
11. Shunya Mudra:
Keep middle finger at the base of the thumb
little pressure on it.
Benefits:
· Pain in ears
· Diseases of gums
Referance- Mudra & Hand Symbolism
