Philosophy:Varadamudra
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The varadamudra (Sanskrit: वरदमुद्रा, romanized: varadamudrā) often translated as wish-granting mudra or wish-bestowing mudra, is a symbolic gesture featured in the iconography of Indian religions. It indicates a gesture by the hand and symbolises dispensing of boons.[1] It is represented by the palm held outward, with the fingers outstretched and pointing downwards. Sometimes, the thumb and the index finger meet, forming a circle.[2]
The varadamudra and the abhayamudra are among the most common mudras depicted in the iconography of Hindu and Buddhist traditions.[3]
References
- ↑ Bautze, Joachim Karl (1994) (in en). Iconography of Religions. BRILL. pp. 15. ISBN 978-90-04-09924-1. https://books.google.com/books?id=_ZzBEVLSAC0C&pg=RA1-PA15.
- ↑ Jr, Robert E. Buswell; Jr, Donald S. Lopez (2013-11-24) (in en). The Princeton Dictionary of Buddhism. Princeton University Press. pp. 960. ISBN 978-1-4008-4805-8. https://books.google.com/books?id=DXN2AAAAQBAJ&pg=PA960.
- ↑ "Varada Mudra Meaning, Steps, and Benefits" (in en). https://www.fitsri.com/yoga-mudras/varada-mudra.
- Dictionary of Hindu Lore and Legend (ISBN 0-500-51088-1) by Anna Dallapiccola
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