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Order III · Seals of the Divine Powers
Kalesvara Mudra
कालेश्वर मुद्रा · kāleśvara mudrā · Σφραγὶς τοῦ Δεσπότου τοῦ Χρόνου
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The seal of the ruler of time. The flood of thoughts slows and the gaps between them widen.
- Meaning
- Seal of the Lord of Time
- Tradition
- Yoga; dedicated to Kalesvara, who rules over time
- Hands
- Both hands, joined
- Placement
- In front of the chest.
- Associations
- Not stated.
- Level
- Intermediary
Formation
- Join the pads of the middle fingers.
- Bend the index fingers and let them touch at their first two joints.
- Join the thumbs and point them toward the chest.
- Bend the ring and little fingers inward; spread the elbows to the outside.
Example Meditation
Form the seal before the chest with the thumbs toward the body. Breathe slowly and observe the pauses between the breaths as they lengthen. The seal calms the mind, brings clarity to problems and supports the work of changing one's character.
Effects
PhysicalΣῶμα
- Slowed breath. The practice lengthens the pauses of the breath.
EmotionalΘυμός
- Calm. It calms the flood of thoughts and agitated feelings.
IntellectualΝοῦς
- Clarity and solutions. The gaps between thoughts grow longer; clarity, new self-observation and solutions follow; memory and concentration improve.
SoulΨυχή
- Changing character. Used to change character traits and to overcome addictive behaviour.
AscentἈνάβασις
- Mastery of time. Χρόνος devours what lives in time. The seal of the Lord of Time places the soul above the flood, where the eternal is seen.
Finger Key
| Finger | Element | Right hand | Left hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thumb | Fire | meets the left thumb, pointing toward the chest | meets the right thumb, pointing toward the chest |
| Index | Air | bent; touches the left index finger at its first two joints | bent; touches the right index finger at its first two joints |
| Middle | Aether | its pad meets the left middle finger | its pad meets the right middle finger |
| Ring | Earth | folded | folded |
| Little | Water | folded | folded |
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.