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Jal-shaamak mudra

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Jal-shaamak mudra brings about a reduction of the jal(water) element with in the body. Method: this mudra is formed by first placing the tip of the little finger on the base of the thumb and then bringing gentle pressure of the thumb upon this finger, this amounts to suppression of element water(residing in the little finger) by element fire( residing in the thumb). Effects: Jal-shaamak mudra reduces the water-content of the body by suitable affecting the water-metabolism. It can, therefore , be used to overcome water-loggging with in the body. Water is also a component of the two bodily humors: Pittta and Kapha. Practice of jal-shaamak mudra brings about a reduction of these humors. People with a pronounce Pitta+ Kapha constitution can immensely benefit by the practice of this mudra. Such people can regularly practice this mudra even to prevent illness. Benefits: Jal-shaamk mudra can be used to overcome the following disorders: 1.Oedema(water-retention), 2. Ascitis, dropsy, 3. Exce...
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Preamble-Sutras

The system of education in ancient India required the students to live in the campus of a forest academy along with the teachers. The teaching imparted was, almost always, in the form of sutras or aphorisms, followed by explanations and discussions. At a time when committing things to memory was considered supremely important, this method suited admirably. The sutra literature is a class by itself. As per the norms set for a sutra , it should be alpaksara(consisting of minimum number of letters )asandigdha (with out doubt as regards the meaning ) saravat(must contain the essence of the subject) and ye visva-tomukha (reflect all aspects of the same). However in their anxiety to economise the words, the composers of the sutra-works seem to have so overdone it that bhasyas or explanatory commentaries by later writers became necessary. The srauta, the grhya and the dhrama sutras form the earliest bunch of sutra literature. The darsanas or the philosophical system which are of a later perio...
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Maatangi mudra

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Maatangi is the God of inner harmany. Performance of this mudra enables a person to attain harmony with himself and with the surroundings. Method : Interlock the hands(held at navel level), keeping the middle fingers straight and touching each other. Effects : this mudra beneficially affects the hypothalamus which is a part of the brain. Benefits : since hypothalamus is the seat of autonomous nervous system, this mudra establishes a state of balance(i.e, homoeostasis) within the body. It also relieves tension And pain in organs of the chest and abdoment. Duration : 1. for at leat fifteen minutes when suffering form internal pain. 2. For five minutes , thrice a day to attain and maintain internal harmony.
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