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Order V · Seals of Breath and Mind
Dynamic Mudra
Σφραγὶς τῆς Κινήσεως
Also: Kirtan Kriya hand sequence
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Each fingertip meets the thumb in turn with a syllable: Saa, Taa, Naa, Maa. The seal of the moving mind.
- Meaning
- Seal of Movement
- Tradition
- Yoga; the same finger sequence is used in Kirtan Kriya of Kundalini Yoga
- Hands
- Both hands, moving
- Placement
- Hands before the body or on the thighs.
- Associations
- All four fingers in turn with the thumb.
- Level
- Intermediary
Formation
- On each exhalation touch one fingertip to the tip of the thumb; on each inhalation open the hand.
- Go from the index finger to the little finger, speaking one syllable with each contact: "saaa", "taaa", "naaa", "maaa".
- Practise with both hands together.
Example Meditation
Rest the hands before the body. On each exhalation touch one fingertip to the thumb and speak its syllable; on each inhalation open the hand again. The rhythmic seal relaxes the nerves and quiets the mind.
Effects
PhysicalΣῶμα
- Relaxed nerves. It relaxes the nerves and brings inner relaxation.
EmotionalΘυμός
- Calm through rhythm. Breath, syllable and movement fall into one even rhythm.
IntellectualΝοῦς
- Brain activity. It promotes brain activity and concentration, in the manner of the finger games used for speech and learning difficulties.
SoulΨυχή
- The cycle of life. In Kirtan Kriya the four syllables are read as birth, life, death and rebirth.
AscentἈνάβασις
- Order in motion. The Zevist cosmos is order in motion. The seal trains the mind to move in measure.
Finger Key
| Finger | Element | Right hand |
|---|---|---|
| Thumb | Fire | joins each finger in turn |
| Index | Air | joins the thumb |
| Middle | Aether | extended |
| Ring | Earth | extended |
| Little | Water | extended |
Cautions and Variants
Variants. The images show the four contacts of the first round.
Sources
Recommended for Every Zevist Library
Gertrud Hirschi, Mudras: Yoga in Your Hands
The standard practical manual of the hand seals, with their indications and meditations. The Temple of Zeus recommends it as a purchase for every Zevist library, personal or communal.