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Pankaja Mudra

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Pankaj Mudra

Pankaj mean lotus. It grows in water and is considered very scared in India. A number of gods and goddesses like Brahma, Laxmi, and saraswathi have lotus as their seat. We form pankaj mudra as a symbol of purity and offering. It is a part of worship.

Formation

Join the two palms facing each other. Join the thumbs and the little fingers. Form the other fingers like a blooming lotus.

Effects

The thumb represents fire and the little fingers represent water. Joining these fingers means purifiring the body and mind.

Benefits

  • The thumb becomes calm and pure. The body also becomes cool.
  • This mudra pacifies fever in a short time.
  • The beauty of the face is enhanced by this mudra.[1]

References

  1. "MUDRAS & HEALTH PERSPECTIVES" by "SUMAN.K.CHIPLUNKAR" page no 77