Hand Made

Hand Made

Mudras & Hand Symbolism: Hand Symbolism Party and belief 1

Human hands have never lost their fascination to our ancient ancestors, and even Now in modern times, new roles played by hands in the humanities with their dexterity and grace never cease to amaze us. The execution of a wonderful piece of Chopin, or an objet d 'art fabricated carefully by a master hand - they constantly evoke a sense of joy and wonder within us. The Spirit within of us responds positively to the beauty, harmony and symmetry of sound and form as manifested by Nature and human hands.God don 's to humans is freedom of choice and the will to implement that decision.

On the physical level, the hands are, of course, instruments that will and divine blessing and have come to symbolize the man, or Adam, because the only beings on the evolutionary level of man are given the prerogative to determine their own destiny. It says that even the angels have the freedom to choose, by their nature required to comply with divine law. The man on the other hand, through the election, he learns what it means to align with, or to disobey the cosmic laws. Man learns the consequences of their actions, and wise is the one who takes responsibility for them. Through the choice the man succumbed to his lower nature and creates chaos in his mind and heart or you can give ear to his divine inspiration and is the New Jerusalem - the new home of Peace in the lower aspects of his microcosm that this condition can become ingrained in their character and nature. By choosing the latter, the Master's teaching Jesus - "Neither shall they say, Lo here or lo there, for behold the kingdom of God is within you" (Luke 17:21) - will be fulfilled.

God, Nature and the higher worlds to communicate with man in different ways - through dreams, through intuitive and psychic powers through symbiotic energy exchange, signs, omens, and especially symbols. Basically, the symbols can be classified as natural and artificial. symbols are natural in nature. artificial symbols are those that we invent and assign them certain basic meanings. Certain symbols hidden - the natural kinds and artificial - are known to the Adepts and the multitude of beings in the spirit world. Most of these symbols have their origin in the archetypal realms in the flat mental. The use of these in the magical or metaphysical ceremonies, rites and rituals, facilitates communication and synergy among the inhabitants of the worlds and realms.

Objects of nature are outward symbols of inner realities within our psyche. Understand one and finally understand the other. Master of the internal realities and the outward symbols assume a pleasant expression to match the internal psychological state. Since our hands are related to the will aspect of Spirit, empowering one will have its effects on the other. We will not dwell too much on this that would lead us too far in the magical tradition and beyond the subject of this article. Suffice it to say that, contrary to the understanding of most students metaphysics, Master or adept has little to do with psychicism and everything to do with the magic of the divine in man - the will to love, the will to serve, the willingness to sacrifice, the willingness to self-forgetfulness, the will to sacrifice, the will to the will to create, the will of delivery, will be pure, the will to forgive, willing to be open minded, willing to not judge, etc. - more importantly, the will to implement the dictates of the divine spark in the microcosm.

Our hands should not be underestimated. No they are less effective the realization of our mission in life. In the higher worlds express our creativity through thought - sounds generated by the mind, the colors and light. All this happens instantly with the thought as the creator. Because the density of physical matter and the time factor, more than these media have an obligation the way things are in line with our desire and thus help us to fulfill our purpose for being incarnated in the field of three dimensions. Our hands are a projection of this need. In the higher worlds, our subtle bodies in their original state had no hands, and although now that the astral and etheric bodies have evolved and have taken on human form, disembodied members may be dispensed with, because they are not essential for us to function in higher dimensions.

Having noted the importance of hand here in the physical plane, we will now briefly investigate the hand esotericism, symbolism, signs and different beliefs about them. Although our coverage here leaves much to be desired, the metaphysical student will find here many interesting things and that certainly would encouraged to investigate further.

Because of its importance, many beliefs grew on his hands. Many symbols and signs were created using the hands to transmit knowledge and information to those who understood the basic keys of the secret teachings taught in esoteric schools.

In religion, hands symbolize the divine presence and power influence. In Catholicism, the power and influence of God is often portrayed in the mural paintings of the Middle Ages and as a powerful hand emission from the clouds to convey something of spiritual significance to the saints and prophets. In fact, the "Almighty Hand" has its origin in ancient Egypt. The monotheistic pharaoh Akhenaten (1379-1362 BC) and Nefertiti, Queen of the 18 th dynasty have been depicted in relief sculpture and uptake of energy Aten, represented by a sun disk. This can be seen in the tombs of Tel el-Amarna. The sun's rays on the disk appear as elongated arms ending in hands reach real couples and giving them vital force. Kabbalistic mystical tradition of Judaism assigns the human hand as a symbol of the letter Yod (y). Have the numerical value of ten, which is related to the ten fingers, the letter Yod is represented appellant in the esoteric art as "raindrops" rain from heaven. Examples of this can be in the deck of the Rider-Waite Tarot.

Modern Catholics this the hand of Jesus as the Hand of energy or "Mano Poderosa." In the painting of the crucified hand, all fingers are extended, with several saints standing on your toes. We present a version of the hand here with the comment of one scholar:

"Image injury is a huge (but not bleeding) the right hand, which highlights through clouds, we cut the palm. The lines in the palm show, and it seems that the line is cut head. The fingers are oddly uniform length, with a long slender finger. Small, no body, winged cherub heads floating in the sky above the hand.

"To the left and right hand are four kneeling angels looking women up and have the tools of the crucifixion. Of the two left, one of them has a bowl to catch the blood of Jesus, and the other has a spear and vinegar award in one hand and a hammer and nails on the other. Of the two right, one holding a cross and the other a crown of thorns.

"With high clouds in the little finger is a holy man with a book. Clouds The ring finger to hold a holy woman, middle finger, a holy young man with a white lily, the index is, the Virgin Mary, and clouds deformed thumb to bring the child Jesus holding a globe in his right hand and raising his left. "

From this we can deduce that not only hands the symbol of Man, which are also the symbol of divinity, the holy hand of the Divine One has its influence in worldly affairs of humanity when men have gone too far the wrong way the way of truth and justice. Scriptures are full of stories of divine intervention or action with hands materialized as a means of transport information or operation. Not only the hand of God "register" the Ten Commandments on stone tablets prepared by Moses, but also warned Baldassare his imminent death - a hand materialized spirit and wrote on the wall "Mene, Mene Tekel, U-pharsin" (Daniel 5: 24-25). From the metaphysical point of view, this is not unusual Such statements are actually the work of what is known in the occult. "Invisible Helpers." These are set with the occult and paranormal abilities Working on behalf of humanity. Work in higher dimensions in their nightly excursions through "astral projection." Some of the highest starting have the ability to realize their hands or other parts of your body to work directly in the physical realm helps those who are here who are in serious danger as in the case above, as a warning to the arrogant and tyrannical rulers.

The former special hidden meaning attached to all parts of the human body. The symbolism of the hand of man can fill several volumes. Symbols can mean abstract principles and concrete concepts, imaginative or real events, natural or "supernatural" phenomena, spiritual or material. As we found, the ancient sages and philosophers are used to represent and symbolize hands many things of value to the evolving soul. They taught many things with his hands as similarity, allegories, analogies and examples.

The left hand the right have often been represented by many polarities that we find and experience in life. For example, hot / cold, high / low, dark / light, etc. The left hand is often associated with negative aspects of life, the right with the positive. In the New Testament, the Master Jesus instructed us to prevent the left hand know what the right hand that, in other words, be separated from the good we do, without desire for reward. Jesus' analogy of the hand, however, has several levels of meaning other than the above.

The ancient sages observed that, in general, the right hand was active compared to the left. All philosophy passed from this simple consideration alone. The right hand is power and is associated with the activity, the left hand is magnetic and in relation to passivity. Gaskell explains it another way, says that the hands are one,

"Command guiding principle of activity either exit (right) or input (left). Positive and negative aspects of the divine in the soul. "

Hands are a prominent feature in the Judeo-Christian symbolism. In Jewish mysticism, the ten fingers represent the Ten Commandments of the spiritual law as well as the ten toes represent the Ten Commandments of physical law. In esoteric Christianity, thumb with three phalanges symbolizes the triple divinity or the Holy Trinity - the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, or the creative, preserver and destroyer of God from the point of view of Hinduism. Like most religions and philosophies have their trinities what applies in Christianity regarding its symbolism also applies the rest as well. We might add that the hands lifted up as in prayer, is a symbol of an aspiration to spiritual life.

According to Christian thought Qaballistic, fingers signify the four elements and the 3 phalanges of each finger of the divisions of the elements: cardinal, fixed and mutable. The 12 phalanges of the fingers of each hand, when brought together represent the 24 elders. The 6 phalanges of the thumb, in this context means the six days of creation.

In esotericism, thumb is considered the king. Indian metaphysics teaches that the thumb represents the Paramatma, or the spark of the universal soul in the microcosm, and other fingers that represent the other main components of the microcosm.

Anthropologists consider the development of the thumb as a vital evolutionary step in perfection the anatomy of man. The thumb is at hand what the hand is the brain. A function in the thumb of the mechanical hand that allows cultural and technological development. Classical Romans and Greeks considered the thumb as sacred to Venus or Aphrodite, giving it a phallic significance. Therefore, came to symbolize fertility. The traditional Javanese of Indonesia never would point his index finger as it is considered rude to do it (the writer found this rather amusing as a child), the thumb is used in place thus implicitly revealing its sacred character and real.

The thumb is the most important in palmistry, especially cheiromancy Chinese. According palmists East, the thumb is only possible to know the disposition of a person, character, future and health status. The quality of a subject chi, or energy is reflected by the size, color and other characteristics of the thumb.

The size of the thumb is an indicator of a person's will-expression. A big thumb reveals a great strength of character and practicality, however, a small thumb denotes weakness, and lack of willpower. The three segments thumb disclose certain qualities. The size of the first phalanx or upper segment shows whether an individual has good willpower, personal determination and other qualities leadership, the second or middle phalanx, shows the logic, trial and reason, the third segment, which includes the "ball of the thumb, called" Mount of Venus "in palmistry, shows the strength of the passion of a subject and the ability to love. One of karmic potential can be seen in the thumb, and the state their relationship with the environment. Gold is a symbol of power and as such, is used in the rites of anointing in the Christian churches.

Usually hiding the thumb in a clenched fist indicates a defensive person, introverted, troubled and insecure. Thumb-sucking child is a gesture. Psychologically speaking, thumb is related to the superconscious.

In addition to the general, palmistry, fingers means strength or weakness of different character according to their size and shape. In general, long fingers belong to the philosopher and the intuitive person. It also shows that the issue is meticulous and loving detail. The fingers that are excessive in length indicate cowardice, cruelty, and a servile attitude. "Spider-fingers, fingers or hands with extra-long with amazing flexibility is the condition known as" arachnodactyly " or "Marfan syndrome", named after the French pediatrician Antonin Marfan (d.1896). These fingers are possible signs of various diseases in the body physical, such as tuberculosis, paralysis and heart problems. Short fingers in contrast to the long show alertness, impatience, and forcefulness.

Fingers with the tip of spatula indicate practical and realistic attitudes. Individuals with square tips love the system, routine and regularity. Conical tips or decreasing shows impulsiveness, idealism, intuition and love of art.

The index finger or index finger was considered poisonous in recent days. Even at the present time is especially rude to point that finger. When using the mala japa, tasbih or rosary for counting beads while chanting mantras and prayers, the index not be used for this is usually applied for mundane purposes and therefore is not considered sacred. The planet Jupiter is represented by the index finger. Psychologically, relates to the conscious mind.

The middle finger is known by several names: medius, impudictus digitus (indecent finger), digitus obscenus (finger obscene), Infamis Digitus (finger of ill repute), and the finger of fools. A finger is not normally used to wear rings and is the finger of Saturn. When extended solo while the other fingers folded, the middle finger represents the phallus, as the thumb. Fingers bent in this position represent the testicles. It is often considered as a gesture obscene. This finger of Saturn symbolizes the state border between consciousness and unconsciousness.

The ring finger (annularis) is often called Middle proximus (near the middle) and digitus medicus, "physician's finger." It was once believed that the finger of healing and was used for various medical purposes. The wounds heal quickly is that when touched by the finger. Apothecaries of the Middle Ages used the ring finger to mix their potions and ointments rubbed on the skin with it. The rings were used primarily in the thumb by name. Apollo or the Sun is the ruling deity of the ring finger. This represents the emotions.

The little finger, also known as the "ear finger," is related to one's libido, sexual power itself. Although it is a convenient tool for clean the ear "ear finger," so named because it had the power to stimulate our psychic sense of the audience for their insertion into the channel hearing in connection with singing, breathing and visualization exercises. It was practiced mostly by Druids and those related to the Mystery Schools. Sessions spiritism, the little finger is used as a point of contact between nurses, forming a vortex of energy between them. The little finger represents the planet Mercury and unconsciousness.

According to Chinese palmistry, the three joints of the fingers associated with three animal qualities. The first phalanx close to the palm of the hand is greed, the middle phalanx, the hatred, the phalanx in the upper ignorance. In pictorial terms, these three vices are symbolized by the rooster, snake, and pig. Spiritual opposites and antidotes to these negative qualities as taught in the Taoist philosophy is detachment, wisdom and compassion.

The elements are represented by the thumb and fingers. In cheiromancy Chinese, chi represents the thumb, the index finger, the water, the middle finger of land, ring finger, fire, and the little finger, the air. In Mudra Vigyan, the arrangement is very different, as discussed below.

The ridges of the fingertips with their employers many have intrigued humans since ever. Many believe the labyrinthine drawings and carvings found in caves, ancient catacombs and tombs were marks representing the identity of the holder, in the same way that fingerprints are used to identify in our own time - representing a person almost like a signature. It is assumed by some that these prints or tracings of operation so that hidden so that you can invoke from another plane of existence to the carrier with a mark similar to that shown in concrete form. In subsequent periods this practice may have evolved to the use of spirit sigils and seals in ceremonial magic.

Rings often used to strengthen fingers lacks certain elements of the physical, emotional and mental. Forgiving sometimes unconsciously feel a certain element missing from our psychological and physical constitution and try to improve this condition emphasizing the importance of finger represents the element in question with an ornament. The degree of failure is indicated by the size of the finger ornament. We have personally seen individuals who were using huge stones in almost all his fingers. The fears and insecurities can be check on her face and facial expressions.

There are many superstitions associated with calls to the hands. According to an ancient belief found in countries Europeans, is that the severed hand of a murderer can be used as a charm to win money and late entry into the houses. This hand horrible charm is commonly known as "Hand of Glory." Careful preparation is necessary to form the charm. After removing the case of liquid hand is salted and dried, fat is extracted in the same way and mixed with wax, hand, and the mixture is formed into a candle - after which it is ready for your night hike. Supposedly, he has the power to open locks and doors closed. It is believed to have a hypnotic effect that causes anyone to see what was petrified - like the mythological Medusa head - and therefore obey its bearer.

Copyright © 2006 Luxamore

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Leonard Lee aka Luxamore
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