Mudras & Hand Symbolism: Mudras of the Egyptian Tradition
The ancient Egyptians had a source of occult and mystic wisdom. In those days the Egyptian mystical brotherhoods or "Mystery Schools" at Luxor, Thebes, Memphis and Heliopolis, together representing one of the many portals to Universal Great White Brotherhood whose existence was established by cosmic beings for the purpose of promoting human development through the application of spiritual disciplines and the Detection of cosmic laws. These teachings were given in remote places, in subterranean temples, and at night under the canopy of heaven. Many eminent Greek sages studied at these Egyptian schools of metaphysics, among them Plato, Thales, Pythagoras and Democritus. In these Mystery Schools, the goddess Isis was especially venerated. She personified Nature and after a Greek interpretation she signified occult knowledge. Isis also represented the mystery schools and the education there, later emerged from her womb and was as "twice-born known," because they were new, the Holy Spirit is born.
In contrast to what was generally believed the Great Pyramid is not as constructed a grave, but as a "house of the introduction," a place where the teachings of the gods were the "masters of the given Secret Places" for those who successfully passed the severe tests of earth, water, air and fire. Spiritual disciplines were taught that ultimately transformed each spiritual aspirant at the point their graduation into an embodiment of a god, or in our modern metaphysical vernacular, "a perfect human being" or "Christ" – an anointed one. Find in this sacred temple of learning and wisdom were numerous statues, most of which were considered and revered as gods by the ignorant masses, and as role models by the equally ignorant religious fanatics of succeeding generations. Those who are involved in the initiation temple, however, regarded these statues as teaching devices and she used to represent certain aspects of the microcosm and the laws and principles of nature.
Many metaphysical disciplines were given to the novice in these schools Mystery practice the spiritual exercises at the mudra disciplines received. Some of the statues and pictograms of the Egyptian gods are depicted with certain mudras. The newcomer has been taught to accept them during the implementation Mudras meditation, breathing and visualization exercises.
Below we present a few of these Egyptian mudras that you may have in your daily spiritual routine. You can specify that only do one at a time, in a single sitting. This is permissible, but these Egyptian mudras, which would give the greatest effect when all done together successively in a work-out.
1) The Sun-Bearer Mudra. Put Both hands outstretched above the head holding an imaginary SO palms upward. Visualize the sun as a microcosm of a divine fiery brilliance – it is in fact the presence of your Higher Self. Imagine inverted before the rays of the Higher Self pouring into your hands. Hold this visualization and Hand position for five to ten minutes. Chant the mantra, "HU" over and over. These Egyptian mudra helps one to absorb higher energy. The Hands are positioned on the lower layers of the aura above the head makes it easier for the magnetic field of the superconscious Self and thereby get Strengthening the lower aspects of the microcosm. Unless stated otherwise, let the breathing rhythm in this course, and the following exercises.
2) The Cross-Chest Mudra. This is a gesture of the Egyptian kings. The left hand is on the right side of the chest, and his right hand on the left side of how the statuette of To see Osiris. As you will recall, this is a sign of resignation. When you're standing or sitting upright with the spine erect, place in the lotus position, together keep your feet. This will close the gap to the lower area and thus circulate energy. Take a deep breath while in this position and hold it for so long how convenient. Then let the air slowly. Repeat three times. After three cycles of deep breathing, the mudra for five to ten minutes obtained during normal breathing and singing the Mantra, "AIM" several times. This mudra draws the energies of the aura into the physical body, especially in the chest area. It helps strengthen and awaken psychic centers specifies how the Anahata chakra or heart center. The thymus will be empowered via the heart chakra would be that the immunity level of the physical body naturally enriched will. This is one of the mudras taught by the Rosicrucian Order, a mystical brotherhood survival of the ancient occult wisdom. According to oral tradition, was of the order Founded in ancient Egypt by Thutmose III – one of the enlightened pharaohs that ruled the country on the Nile. This mudra integrates the positive / negative, and solar / lunar Forces in the body. Divine power in the physical system results with the use of this site represent.
3) The Praise Mudra. The members of the Egyptian Mystery Schools were well versed in the meaning and praise the art of their gods. The temple hierophants knew that the secret effects of praise on the person than the praise of God get it. About two thousand years ago we were told that our enemies by an introduction of the Egyptian Love Mystery School. Why? Because love ennobles us. It does not matter if deserves our love others or not. The act of love unfolds our divine nature and causes a greater force of our Higher Self to be inherent in physical Shape. The same principle applies to praising God or a higher being more advanced than humanity. Divine essence or the source of all, whether we adore and praise them in any way. They are egoless and therefore unconcerned if we respect them or not. In the religious and spiritual teachings channeled from the intelligence of the light will teach us to praise and give thanks to higher powers. This is not for her sake, but for us. The heavenly beings are on our spiritual development. The Act of praise with a sincere and selfless heart leaves us energized with a renewed energy and vitality and is a healthy and a most essential spiritual Discipline. Although praise can be given in any posture, the Egyptian champions have found that a certain pose, with a certain mudra provides maximum impact. This Crouch is determined by touching your right knee to the ground while doing the left knee raised. The left hand into a fist closed, is placed on the chest The right arm is for Up on the side of the head and the hand extended in a fist upward. A variant of this is to use the right index finger to show up. Anubis, the god of the dead; does this represent good models for us. Hold this position for 5-10 minutes while silently thanking God for what the life in you. During this time normal to breathe while singing the mantra, "EMA-HA." In a little while you will feel regenerated. You will be keen joy of your being.
4) The Solar Plexus Energizer Mudra. All cats are symbols of solar energies. So it is apt that Sekhmet, a cat goddess as depicted here, she takes a secret pose that strengthens the sun is the center of her physical being, or in other words, her solar plexus. The solar plexus has nerves connecting to almost every organ in the body. By channeling Energy or the concentration in the solar plexus, because our bodies to function optimally. But one must be careful, as over-polarization could lead to problems. Take This mudra while standing or sitting. Breathe normally. Close the left hand into a fist and place it over the solar plexus as by Sekhmet. The right hand should also be in a fist but placed on the side of the body. After 5-10 minutes to reverse this position, maintaining positions of the hand. The right hand in a fist in the solar plexus, while the left hand to the side of the body. Do this to motivate another 5-10 minutes while mentally asking your Higher Self to your solar plexus and also the Mantra singing slowly, "RA-MA" about 9 times.
5) The Magnetizer Mudra. This mudra has a twofold purpose. It is used to pranic energy from the environment or absorbed from a particular source, but is also employed for the purposes of the magnetizing current, strengthen an aura around them against invading metaphysical forces. This mudra confers various benefits, it can improve health, to complement a's store of psychic energy, acquire charisma, etc. To implement This mudra can sit or stand, or assume the asana, as represented by the goddess Nephthys: place the left foot under the buttocks and sit on it. The right foot is placed on the floor with the knees pointed upward. Now put your hands in front of him, palms outward. If you do this mudra to energy visualize and then to absorb the energy of feeling of infinite space streaming into the palms sparks of golden and silver lamps. Or if you want energy to gain from a specific source – from the sun, for example, visualize it and feel "iodine" or "rain" drops of power entering Your palms from the sun. Do this for 5-10 minutes. Visualize the cosmic forces of the breath as you enter.
To magnetize your aura with this Mudra, easy to visualize before, and a flow of golden energy flowing from the palms and fill in around your aura – a circumscribed space around you. See your aura is permeated by this radiant energy. This should be done for 5-10 minutes. Visualize psychic energy flowing from you, as you exhale.
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Regardless whether you are absorbing energies or magnetizing current, your aura, chant the following mantra several times while visualizing: "EMA-BA." This mantra is the power To attract anchor, wherever you are, the energy. Chanting may be done verbally or mentally, depending on what is comfortable and appropriate.
The mudra is also used to lend or other authorized, with energy. After generating the necessary energy, focus your palms on the back of the receiver about an inch from the physical form. Then, visualize energy from the palms and into the body of the subject. You can visualize the energy as a brilliant white, silver or golden light. Thus, while the channeling of energy from palm trees, move it up and down along the right and left side of the spine where the ganglia of the nervous system . are This measure leads to a cure, and the cooperation to take place at the subject when this has happened, and possessed in connection with specific powers by the operator – These can also be channeled or transferred.
6) The Pyramid Mudra. This mudra strengthens the negative polarity of the physical body and creates a strong magnetic force for attracting cosmic energies of the positive polarity, thus balancing the "Yang" and "yin" of the microcosm. These Mudra is, before the magnetizer mudra above happened. See the animated image is an excellent representation of this hand-mudra, although it is unnecessary to the head as shown by the toon-moving image.
In addition to Mudra, his palms together and just over his head. Put together your own two feet while standing up. Now consider This position for 5-10 minutes, when singing and vibrating the word "Ma". After several minutes of singing, breathing deeply and then exhale and keep you empty your lungs, as long as comfortable. If you need to breathe, do, and then as you exhale, repeat the above. Do the special breathing technique for several cycles, after which you can continue with the other mudras.
The above are just a few of the Egyptian mudras have come to our declarations of which are simply guidelines. Feel You are free to improvise and experiment.
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