Varun Mudra

 Unlocking the Power of Varun Mudra: A Comprehensive Guide

Namaste,

        Varun Mudra, a revered practice deeply rooted in the ancient teachings of yoga and Ayurveda, embodies the essence of balance and fluidity within the body. Derived from the Sanskrit term "Varun," representing the water element, this mudra is a symbolic gesture that aims to invoke the qualities of water within oneself. To perform Varun Mudra, the little finger is brought into gentle contact with the thumb while keeping the other fingers extended. This subtle yet powerful gesture is believed to harmonize the water element in the body, promoting hydration, emotional balance, and a sense of fluidity in both the physical and emotional realms. Regular practice of Varun Mudra is said to invoke a deeper connection with the essence of water, fostering a tranquil and balanced state of being.

In our previous posts, we learned about important hand mudras (Gyan Mudra, Vayu Mudra, Prithvi Mudra and Akash Mudra). In this post, we will try to get information about another important hand posture which we know as “Varun Mudra”. 

“Varun Mudra, also known as the water gesture, is a powerful hand gesture used in yoga and meditation to promote fluidity, creativity, and emotional balance. Learn how to practice Varun Mudra and harness its healing properties for your mind and body.”

Varun Mudra

Varun Mudra is also known as the 'Seal of Mental Clarity'. This mudra helps in controlling the water elements in your body. This stimulates the salivary glands and helps in moisturizing dry eyes and moisturize skin. Varun Mudra enhances your beauty and keeps the body healthy. This mudra protects us from all kinds of diseases caused by lack of water. Our body is made up of five elements. When the balance of water and air elements in our body gets disturbed, then we start getting Vata and Kapha-related diseases. Varun Mudra is done to avoid all these diseases.

How to do Varun Mudra

• First of all, you should spread a sheet or a thick carpet on the ground in a clean or ventilated room or a field.
• Sit on the front edge of your yoga mat in Sukhasana easy pose or Padmasana lotus pose.
• Get comfortable with your sitting position as the first priority of yoga asana is to be in a stable and comfortable balance.
• Then, while touching the top knuckle of the smallest finger (little finger) with the top knuckle of the thumb, press it lightly and keep the remaining three fingers straight.
• Close your eyes and bring your awareness to the third eye chakra between the eyebrows.
• You can also focus with open eyes, but for beginners, it is easier to focus with closed eyes.
• Breathe in and out slowly through your nostrils. While breathing, do this pranayama once or twice.
• This will help you focus fully on the present sensations of the body.
• You should practice Varuna Mudra for 45 minutes.

Precautions of Varun Mudra

• People suffering from cough and cold should not even practice this mudra much.
• While doing this asana, your attention should not get distracted.
• This posture should not be visited by noisy people and dirty places.
• If doing mudra cures all your diseases then stop doing this mudra.
• You can do this mudra in summer and other seasons for 24-24 minutes in the morning and evening.
• Don't push your network too hard, push too lightly.
• You can do this asana in summer and other asanas for 24-24 minutes in the morning.
• Do not do this mudra for some more time in the winter season.
• This mudra should be done on an empty stomach.

Varun Mudra

Benefits of Varun Mudra

When there is an excess of water element in the body, then use this mudra.

For example:-

• When the stomach is filled with water, which is called ascites.
• When the lungs are filled with water, which is called pleurisy.
• Water gets filled anywhere in the hands, and feet.
• If there is swelling anywhere in the body, do this mudra.
• When water is flowing from the nose, water is flowing from the eyes, sinus diseases, and lungs are filled with mucus, then use this mudra.
• Filariasis feet get swollen. There will be benefits from this currency.
• In the same way, if the legs become the elephant's feet, if the feet swell and become big like an elephant, then this mudra should be used. Apply this mudra for half an hour to 45 minutes.
• By practicing this regularly, continuity is communicated in the work of the seeker.
• This mudra destroys all diseases caused by lack of water.
• Varun Mudra is beneficial in nerve pain, and intestinal inflammation.
• If it is practiced regularly, the blood becomes pure.
• The problem of excessive sweating ends.
• Along with maintaining the youth of the body, this mudra also makes the body flexible.
• It maintains the balance of the water elements of the body.
• Prevents gastroenteritis and muscle pain and contraction.
• This mudra also makes the skin beautiful.
• Blood circulation in the body is better.
• This mudra is helpful in balancing blood circulation and getting rid of skin diseases, and anemia.
• By doing 'Varun Mudra' daily, youth remains for a long time and old age also does not come soon.
• Regular practice of this mudra removes dryness from the body.

So far, we have learned about the essential methods of meditation and the essential hand postures. Which is necessary to complete any meditation method properly. Because if the appropriate meditation method is done with the right-hand posture, then its benefits increase more.

Some Other Benefits of Varun Mudra

Varun Mudra is a hand gesture that balances the water element in the body, according to Ayurveda. Here are some of the benefits of Varun Mudra:

• It helps to prevent dehydration by increasing the water content in the cells ↂ ↂ ↂ.
• It helps to moisturize the skin by improving blood circulation and fluid balance ↂ ↂ ↂ.
• It helps to reduce cholesterol by lowering the density of lipids in the blood ↂ ↂ.
• It helps to activate the throat, third eye, and crown chakras by enhancing the consciousness and clarity of thoughts ↂ ↂ ↂ.
• It helps to calm the heart and reduce depression and anxiety by balancing the fire and water elements ↂ ↂ ↂ.

Now, in the upcoming articles, we will try to get information about meditation sitting postures (Aasnas). Because as we had already provided information that (Hand Mudras) along with the right meditation sitting posture, right hast mudra, and right meditation technique is easy so we can get the maximum benefit from our meditation method. That's why now we will try to get information about meditation sitting Asanas in our upcoming posts.