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Order V · Seals of Breath and Mind
Ushas Mudra
उषस् मुद्रा · uṣas mudrā · Σφραγὶς τῆς Ἠοῦς
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The clasp of the dawn. The creative energy of the second centre is gathered and sent upward.
- Meaning
- Seal of the Dawn
- Tradition
- Yoga; Ushas, the dawn, origin of all good things
- Hands
- Both hands, clasped
- Placement
- Before the body; on waking, lying in bed with the clasped hands at the back of the head.
- Associations
- Second (sacral) chakra; hormonal system.
- Level
- Intermediary
Formation
- Clasp the hands, interlacing the fingers.
- Men: let the right thumb lie above the left and press it slightly.
- Women: place the right thumb between the left thumb and index finger and press it with the left thumb, so the left thumb lies on top.
Example Meditation
Clasp the hands with the thumbs placed as shown and rest them before the body. Breathe gently into the lower abdomen. The seal supports the second centre and brings fresh impulse at times of change.
Effects
PhysicalΣῶμα
- Hormones and waking. It harmonises the hormonal system and helps the body wake.
EmotionalΘυμός
- Pleasure and new impulse. It brings mental alertness, pleasure and new impulses.
IntellectualΝοῦς
- Times of change. Suited to times of change and new beginnings.
SoulΨυχή
- The second centre. It concentrates the sexual energy of the second chakra and directs it into the centres above.
AscentἈνάβασις
- Eos. Rosy-fingered Eos opens the gates of the day. The seal opens the day of the soul and lifts its creative fire.
Finger Key
| Finger | Element | Right hand | Left hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thumb | Fire | lies above the left thumb and presses it | lies beneath the right thumb |
| Index | Air | rests on the back of the left hand | rests on the back of the right hand |
| Middle | Aether | rests on the back of the left hand | rests on the back of the right hand |
| Ring | Earth | rests on the back of the left hand | rests on the back of the right hand |
| Little | Water | rests on the back of the left hand | rests on the back of the right hand |
Cautions and Variants
Variants. The image shows the masculine form (right thumb above).
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.