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Order IV · Seals of the Elements
Rudra Mudra
रुद्र मुद्रा · rudra mudrā · Σφραγὶς τοῦ Βρυχωμένου
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Thumb, index and ring fingers join. The earth element is strengthened and the person is centred.
- Meaning
- Seal of Rudra, Ruler of the Solar Plexus
- Tradition
- Yoga; the seal of the ruler of the solar plexus chakra
- Hands
- Both hands, same form
- Placement
- Hands resting on the thighs.
- Associations
- Earth element; solar plexus chakra.
- Level
- Beginner
Formation
- Join the tips of the thumb, index finger and ring finger.
- Keep the middle and little fingers extended and relaxed.
- Form the same seal with the other hand.
Example Meditation
Rest the hands on the thighs in the seal. Breathe into the solar plexus and feel the body's centre become warm and firm. The seal lifts heaviness and centres the practitioner in the solar plexus.
Effects
PhysicalΣῶμα
- Earth organs. It strengthens the earth element and its organs, the stomach, spleen and pancreas; for heart complaints, dizziness, descent of the inner organs and general exhaustion.
EmotionalΘυμός
- Against heaviness. It relieves listlessness, heaviness and the feeling of being weighed down.
IntellectualΝοῦς
- Centring. It centres the person and resolves states of tension.
SoulΨυχή
- The solar plexus. Rudra rules the solar plexus chakra, the seat of will.
AscentἈνάβασις
- The roaring storm. Rudra, the Roarer, is the storm form of Shiva. Zevism reads the storm as the force of the sovereign sky that clears the air.
Finger Key
| Finger | Element | Right hand |
|---|---|---|
| Thumb | Fire | joins the index finger; joins the ring finger |
| Index | Air | joins the thumb |
| Middle | Aether | extended |
| Ring | Earth | joins the thumb |
| Little | Water | extended |
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.