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Abhaya mudra in Sanskrit means fearlessness, symbolizing protection, peace, and the dispelling of fear. The mudra is shown with the right hand raised to shoulder height, the arm crooked, the palm facing outward, and the fingers upright and joined—the left-hand down at the side of the body.
This mudra is widely used in Thailand, especially Laos, it is associated with the movement of the walking Buddha, also called ‘the Buddha placing his footprint’. It is nearly always used in images showing the Buddha upright, either immobile with the feet joined, or walking.
The fifth Dhyani Buddha in the Buddhist universe, Amoghasiddhi (the Lord of Karma), also uses the Abhaya Mudra as his hand symbol. Hand signals are commonly used in Buddhist meditation to symbolize manifestations and methods to invoke a specific divinity. For example, there are numerous depictions of the Buddha, and each of them uses a hand motion that indicates a strong feeling or intent.
The creation of mudras is attributed to more than simply the heavenly Buddha. Every stance taken and gesture made by our mortal body can be considered to imprint its seal on the Ether, sending forth a constant stream of vibrations that affect the atmosphere. However, in order to be truly successful, the body or bodily parts must be deliberately and purposefully arranged. This type of configuration is known as mudra yoga.
It is understood as having the ability to harmonise the physiological system with cosmic forces, so creating a magical microcosm through which the macrocosm can be represented, directed, and utilised. The mudra in all its variants is, therefore, a classic bodily pattern; an archetype.
Any mudra, including that of the abhaya mudra, is fundamental to yoga. When done in combination with meditation, this Mudra assists in transcending emotional fear. You can enhance your life's serenity, quiet, and stability by regularly executing this Mudra.
Although the Abhaya mudra, with both hands raised, is characterized as "soothing the ocean," the motion actually refers to the moment when the Buddha halted a deluge brought on by a stream.
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