वरद मुद्रा
Varada (वरद) means 'boon-granting' or 'wish-fulfilling'
Left hand open, palm forward, fingers pointing down
During blessing or charitable activities
Beginner
Highlighted fingers indicate active contact points
HAND(LEFT) PALM(FORWARD) WRIST(STRAIGHT) T: STRAIGHT 1: STRAIGHT 2: STRAIGHT 3: STRAIGHT 4: STRAIGHT FINGERS(TOGETHER) # Hand hangs at side, palm forward, fingers pointing down
This generosity activation gesture promotes compassionate giving through specific palm positioning. Research on prosocial behavior shows that open postures can enhance empathy and altruistic motivation (Stellar et al., 2012). Formation: Extend left hand downward at side with palm facing forward in generous offering gesture. Keep fingers naturally extended. CONTRAINDICATIONS: Those with codependency issues or compulsive giving patterns should practice with professional support. Avoid if experie...
Traditional texts describe this as "channeling divine grace and blessing energy to others" — their term for how extending the left hand with palm forward activates the parasympathetic nervous system's prosocial functions. Ancient practitioners observed that this generous, open-handed gesture creates what they called "charitable consciousness" — the calm, open-hearted state that naturally arises wh
Rest your left hand in your lap with palm facing up. Extend your right hand downward at your side with palm facing forward in a gesture of generous offering. Keep fingers naturally extended and relaxed. This giving position cultivates generosity and selfless service. Feel how the downward-facing palm creates a natural flow of giving energy while the upward palm remains receptive. Many practitione
Traditional Ayurvedic medicine describes this mudra as harmonizing the air element (Vayu) within the body's five-element system, which governs all movement including breath, circulation, and nervous system function. Ancient practitioners believed the index finger-thumb contact activated what they ca