Hast Mudras – Ancient Wisdom

Mudras, the science of hand and finger postures, can help you cure physical ailments and attain mental balance in a wonderful manner. It is a science of balancing the five elements (Panch Maha Bhutas) to obtain optimal levels of functions. It is a science to rejuvenate the body through unison functional ability of mind, body and soul with the Supreme Being. No doubt the statues of Lord Buddha, Mahavira and Jesus all depict specific postures of holding the hand and fingers in a particular way.

It is possible to eradicate the sickness and attainment of total health through recitation of Gayatri Mantra Jap with relevant Mudras - thrice a day. Gayatri Mahavigyan is directed to worship of Surya (the Sun) and has following 24 letters, and each of the letter represents one Hast Mudra.  The 24 plus 8 mudras of Gayatri have very mysterious qualities.

Chanting of Gayatri Mantra:

“Om Bhurbhuva Swaha Tatsavetur Varenium Bhargo

Devasya Dheemahi Dheyo Yo Nah Prachodyat”

Gyan Mudra is one of the most important mudras, widely accepted in all yogic meditation practices. You can join the tip of forefinger and tip of the thumb. This endows the person with intelligence and wisdom, purifies the mind and cures mental problems.  It helps in getting over the intoxicating and addictive habits. 

Abhaya Mudra can be obtained by raising your both the hands to the sides of your head verticall and straight by the sides but hand posture just as in Gyan Mudra. Mudra frees one from fear and endows one with courage and mental strength.

Prithvi Mudra can be practised by holding your hand by touching the tips of your thumb and ring finger.  It helps body equilibrium by removing physical weakness.  It increases tolerance and patience as well as good in spiritual meditation.

Varun Mudra is attained by connecting the tips of smallest finger to the tip of the thumb and is effective in balancing the water element in the body, which in return results is increasing physical beauty and decreasing dryness in skin and body.

Vayu Mudra may be obtained by touching the pad of thumb with the tip of the index finger, helping you controlling nervous ailments and balancing the air element in the body. It is helpful in cerebral palsy and Parkinson’s ailments. Helps in all nervous ailments

Pran Mudra is practised by touching the tip of the ring finger and the tip of the fourth finger to the tip of thumb.  It is good for energizing the body by efficient breathing, good for eyes and tacking fatigue.

MritSanjivini Mudra is achieved by pressing gently the index finger (first finger) to the base pad of the thumbFold the index finger (fore finger) on the pad of thumb.  Secondly, the tips of the third and fourth finger should be touching the tip of the thumb. It is a mudra which is highly rejuvenating for the heart and its muscles.  It increase self confidence and normalizes the blood pressure problems. 

            Most importantly, unlike yoga, you can practice mudras anywhere, anytime. However, they are best in padmasan or sukhasan for a duration of 5 to 30 minutes. Here are some brilliant, not restricted to only Gayatri Mantra realm but very effective and simple mudras for all: