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Order IV · Seals of the Elements
Prithvi Mudra
पृथ्वी मुद्रा · pṛthvī mudrā · Σφραγὶς τῆς Γῆς
Also: Prithivi Mudra, Earth Mudra
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The seal of the Earth element. Ring finger and thumb join and the body regains weight, stability and strength.
- Meaning
- Seal of the Earth
- Tradition
- Indian mudra therapy; the Earth Mudra
- Hands
- Both hands, same form
- Placement
- Hands resting on the thighs.
- Associations
- Earth element; root chakra. Thumb fire, ring earth.
- Level
- Beginner
Formation
- Lay the tips of the thumb and ring finger on each other with light pressure.
- Extend the other fingers.
- Form the same seal with the other hand.
Example Meditation
Rest the hands on the thighs in the seal. Breathe slowly and feel the weight of the body sinking into the ground. The seal strengthens the body's tissues and gives trust, stability and groundedness to the meditation.
Effects
PhysicalΣῶμα
- Strength and tissue. Physical strength and vitality; good for the nails, skin, hair and bones; it sharpens the sense of smell and stimulates body temperature, the liver and the stomach.
EmotionalΘυμός
- Trust and stability. It restores balance and trust when one feels unsure on one's feet, and gives inner stability and self-assurance.
IntellectualΝοῦς
- Groundedness. Psychological strength: the mind stands on firm ground.
SoulΨυχή
- Root energy. It removes an energy deficit in the root chakra.
AscentἈνάβασις
- Gaia. Every ascent stands on the Earth. Zevism honours Gaia as the base from which the soul climbs.
Finger Key
| Finger | Element | Right hand |
|---|---|---|
| Thumb | Fire | joins the ring finger |
| Index | Air | extended |
| Middle | Aether | extended |
| Ring | Earth | joins the thumb |
| Little | Water | extended |
Cautions and Variants
Variants. Kundalini Yoga calls the same form Surya or Ravi Mudra. Some lists describe a pressed-ring form under this name; the tip-to-tip form is followed here.
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.