Vaastu & Hast Mudra We can find various hast (hand) mudras (postures) in Indian

classical dancing postures. Khajuraho, Ajanta and other ancient time figurines d
epict with fingers held in different hasta mudras promote healthy human aura res
ulting in all round success in life. Hand and fingers when held in defined postu
res generate tremendous energy flow governed by five great elements. Thumb repre
sents agni (fire), forefinger (index) represents vayu (air), middle finger repre
sents akash (ether), ring finger represents prithvi (earth) and little finger re
presents apa or jal (water). Discussed here are only the mudras related to creat
ion of vaastu balance. For better result, these are practiced sitting cross-legg
ed with fingers held gently together in defined posture for 5 to 40 minutes dail
y, by gradual increase in time devoted. One most common mudra is Gyan Dhyan Mudr
a when the thumb and index
fingers are brought together. This is depicted by great thinkers in meditative p
oses of
Buddha, Mahavira, Christ, Guru Nanak and other great ones. Its practice ensures
mental peace, concentration, memory and spirituality. It helps develop intuition
as
well. It can be practiced to remove affliction in northeast corner of your home,
office
or factory.
Surya Mudra is practiced when ring finger is placed at the base of the thumb
and thumb is placed over the ring finger giving flow of special energy. It reduc
es
obesity and tension and promotes body balance. This brings about the balance in
the
East part of the vaastu purush apart from given a robust body to the practitione
r.
A balanced west of the vaastu purush can be obtained by practicing Varuna
Mudra.Touch the tip of the little finger with the tip of the thumb while the oth
er
fingers are kept upright. Regular practice ensures an optimum level of water in
the
body and heals all water related ailments.
Apan Vayu Mudra or Hriday Mudra can be practiced for imbalance in the
Brahmsthana and/or northwest corner. Fold the forefinger down and touch the
mound of the thumb. The middle finger and ring fingers touching gently the thumb
with the little finger held erect is prescribed for help in heart regulation as
well as
asthma and breathing problems.
Energisation of the entire vaastu purush, and especially, the creation ofbalance
in northeast corner or direction can be brought about by Pran Mudra. The
little and ring finger when placed on the thumb help improve your own vitality,
eyesight. The other mudra for the same purpose of energising the vaastu purush i
n
general is Prithvi Mudra i.e. join the ring finger and the thumb together.
South or southwest direction when afflicted in vaastu, Apan Mudra can be practic
ed.
The middle finger and the ring finger touching the tip of the thumb while the fo
refinger
and the little finger are held upright. This even gives relief in urinary proble
ms or
discharge of waste matter from the body.Purification of vaastu purush and your
body system is intensified by this.
Akash mudra is formed when the upper tip of the thumb is touched with the
front portion of the middle fingle in Vajrasana removes affliction in the Brahma
sthan
and problems caused by wrong placement of columns and beams in the home, offic a
nd factory. Prithvi mudra is achieved by touching the thumb with the ring finger
giving the almost the similar vaastu dosh removal effects. Padmasana and Siddha
sana are highly favourable for all above except
prescribed otherwise. Special attention should to keep your spine and neck strai
ght.
Most necessarily, all other fingers than those joined should be held straight an
d the
eyesight either set straight or half closed - as in meditation.Wishing you all a
Happy
New Year with great health to you, your family and the vaastu purush of your hom
e,
office and factory.