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Order VI · Seals of Health and Restoration
Surabhi Mudra
सुरभि मुद्रा · surabhi mudrā · Σφραγὶς τῆς Βοός
Also: Dhenu Mudra, Cow Mudra
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Four fingers of each hand meet four of the other crosswise, like the udder of the sacred cow. The seal for the joints.
- Meaning
- Seal of the Cow of Plenty
- Tradition
- Yoga; Surabhi is the wish-fulfilling cow; the Cow Mudra
- Hands
- Both hands, crossed contacts
- Placement
- Before the body.
- Associations
- Joints.
- Level
- Beginner
Formation
- Touch the left little finger to the right ring finger.
- Touch the right little finger to the left ring finger.
- At the same time touch each middle finger to the index finger of the other hand.
- Keep the thumbs extended.
Example Meditation
Form the seal before the body. Breathe calmly and patiently and feel the joints soften. The seal is used for the joints and supports patience and precision.
Effects
PhysicalΣῶμα
- Rheumatism and arthrosis. Very effective against rheumatism and arthrosis, which are chronic complaints.
EmotionalΘυμός
- Patience. A chronic condition is met with steady, patient practice.
IntellectualΝοῦς
- Precision. The crossed contacts demand full attention to form.
SoulΨυχή
- Plenty. Surabhi, the cow of plenty, grants what is needed.
AscentἈνάβασις
- The nourishing source. The sacred cow gives without exhausting itself. The soul learns to give from fullness.
Finger Key
| Finger | Element | Right hand | Left hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thumb | Fire | extended | extended |
| Index | Air | meets the left middle finger | meets the right middle finger |
| Middle | Aether | meets the left index finger | meets the right index finger |
| Ring | Earth | meets the left little finger | meets the right little finger |
| Little | Water | meets the left ring finger | meets the right ring finger |
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.