The Finger Names in ‘Sanskrit’ are, Thumb is called ‘Angushtha’, Pointing finger is called ‘Tarjani’, Middle finger is ‘Madhyama’, Ring finger is ‘Anamika’ and the Smallest finger is called ‘Kanishtika’.
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Mudras are hand gestures used in yoga and meditation, which mean ‘mark’ or ‘seal’ in Sanskrit. In the Mudra philosophy, it is believed that our 5 fingers correspond to the 5 elements of the universe -
Thumb - Agni (fire)
Index finger- Vayu (Air)
Middle finger- Akasha (Space), Ring finger - Prithvi (Earth),
Little Finger -Jal(Water).
Practitioners believe that when the finger representing a particular element is brought into contact with the thumb, that element is brought
into balance, creating a stabilizing effect on the entire body. Mudras start electromagnetic currents in the body, create balance and promote health. Regular practice of these mudras can help create a balance between these five elements in the body.
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