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Mudras and Health dimension
Mudras assume a new dimension as they help humans to sustain health naturally like other species. Hasta mudras are fromed with fingers. The five fingers of each hand represent the five elements of the body.
Finger Element Thumb Agni(Fire) Index Finger Vayu(Air) Middle Finger Akasha(Earth) Ring Finger Prithvi(Earth) Little Finger Jala(Water)
Jayadi Homa Mantras proclaim that agni is supreme among all the five elements, as it is able to control the other four elements. Similarly the thumb is the most important among the five fingers of the hand. Thumb supports the other fingers to function as we desire. Therefore thumb is called Agni. Thumb is responsible for balancing, decreasing or increasing the other elements by forming mudras. We can manipulate fingers and thumbs in various gestures and regulate the element, thereby restoring health.
References
The above mentioned information is added from the book called "MUDRAS & HEALTH PERSPECTIVES" by "SUMAN.K.CHIPLUNKAR".
