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Mudra is used in the iconography of Hindu and Buddhist art of the Indian subcontinent and described in the scriptures, such as Nātyaśāstra, which lists 24 asaṁyuta ("separated", meaning "one-hand") and 13 saṁyuta ("joined", meaning "two-hand") mudras. Mudra positions are usually formed by both the hand and the fingers.
Hamsa. The hamsa ( Arabic: خمسة, romanized : khamsa, lit. 'five', referring to images of 'the five fingers of the hand'), [1] [2] [3] also known as the hand of Fatima, [4] is a palm-shaped amulet popular throughout North Africa and in the Middle East and commonly used in jewellery and wall hangings. [5] [6] Depicting the open hand, an image ...
Hinduism. Over the millennia of its development, Hinduism has adopted several iconic symbols, forming part of Hindu iconography, that are imbued with spiritual meaning based on either the scriptures or cultural traditions. The exact significance accorded to any of the icons varies with region, period and denomination of the followers.
Namaste ( Namas + te) is derived from Sanskrit and is a combination of the word namas and the second person dative pronoun in its enclitic form, te. [7] The word namaḥ takes the sandhi form namas before the sound te. [8] [9] It is found in the Vedic literature. Namas-krita and related terms appear in the Hindu scripture Rigveda such as in the ...
The abhayamudra ( Sanskrit: अभयमुद्रा, romanized : abhayamudrā, lit. 'gesture of fearlessness') [2] is a mudra (gesture) that is the gesture of reassurance and safety, which dispels fear and accords divine protection and bliss in Hinduism, Buddhism, and other Indian religions. The right hand is held upright, and the palm is ...
Añjali Mudrā ( Sanskrit: अञ्जलि मुद्रा ), is a hand gesture mainly associated with Indian religions and arts, encountered throughout Asia and beyond. It is a part of Indian classical dance postures such as Bharatanatyam, [1] yoga practice, [2] and forms part of the greeting Namaste. Among the performance arts, Anjali ...
Kaumodaki ( Sanskrit: कौमोदकी, romanized : Kaumodakī, lit. 'captivator of the mind') [1] is the gadā (mace) of the Hindu deity Vishnu. [2] Vishnu is often depicted holding the Kaumodaki in one of his four hands; his other attributes are the chakra, the conch and the lotus. The gada is also found in the iconography of some of ...
As a salute, the fingertips touch the brow of the head. As a sign the hand is held at shoulder height. The term "three-finger salute" is also applied in a joking way to the finger. Thumbs Up and Thumbs Down are common gestures of approval or disapproval made by extending the thumb upward or downward. Thumb up.