Effects of Yoga-Postures of Hand
=Pujya
Gurudev Pt.ShriRam Sharma Acharya
Although externally one may look healthy and
strong, his body gets weak and hollow from inside. Even a little exertion tires
him. The prathvi mudra is especially recommended for such persons. The practice
of this mudra removes fatigue and strengthens weak or tired organs of the body.
The body begins to feel energized from inside. The energy of the body naturally
strengthens and enthuses the mind, which was earlier dull and irritated because
of the constant weakness of the body. A happy mood helps in cheering up and
broadening the attitude and in focusing the mind. Narrow-mindedness and
prejudices are significantly reduced by the practice of this mudra.
The tip of the ring finger is kept perpendicularly
on the tip of the thumb in this mudra (see Figure 4) to induce gentle pressure.
It restores mutual balance of the agni and the prathvi tatvas. Fig. 4 In
general, the effects of a mudra are evident if it is practised with both the
hands for at least about forty-five minutes every day. If this is not feasible
to continue with a mudra for so long at a stretch, it could be practiced in two
installments of thirty minutes and fifteen minutes each at suitable timings
during the day.
The mudras are yogic postures to restore or
maintain the orderly balance of the panca tatvas. These increase the vigor and
potentials of the body and the mind. The concentration, clarity and calmness
induced by their practice help in disciplining and conditioning the mind for
spiritual pursuits. It is indeed in our hands to benefit from these free gifts
of nature and the science of yoga. Notes:
1. Panca Tatvas: The five basic elements of the gross manifestation of Nature. Namely, prithvi (solid matter on or inside the earth), jala (water, liquids and fluids), vayu (air, gaseous states), agni (source of fire and energy) and akaia (the subliminal etheric expansion). 2. Sadhana: Devout spiritual endeavor aimed at inner refinement, self-transformation towards self-realization.
1. Panca Tatvas: The five basic elements of the gross manifestation of Nature. Namely, prithvi (solid matter on or inside the earth), jala (water, liquids and fluids), vayu (air, gaseous states), agni (source of fire and energy) and akaia (the subliminal etheric expansion). 2. Sadhana: Devout spiritual endeavor aimed at inner refinement, self-transformation towards self-realization.
Thanks GOD, Thanks Sadguru,
Shiv Sharma
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