Mudra
Mudra (Sanskrit) is “spiritual gesture” and energetic “seal of authenticity” employed in the iconography and spiritual practice of Indian religions and Taoism. It is an external expression of 'inner resolve', suggesting that such non-verbal communications are more powerful than the spoken word.
According to the yogic science, the human body comprises of five basic elements – the Pancha Tattvas. The five fingers of the hand are connected to these vital elements in the body:
Thumb for Fire;
Index finger (Jupiter finger) for Air;
Middle finger (Saturn finger) for Aakash (Ether or Space);
Ring finger (Sun finger) for Earth;
Little finger (Mercury finger) for Water.
