Different gods and goddesses are worshipped in all religions around the world. But today we will tell you about a mudra which has a connection with most religions. Not only this, recently Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also mentioned it in the Parliament House. Today we will tell you what is Abhay Mudra and where is it used.
Abhay Mudra
Abhay Mudra has a connection with the gods and goddesses of many religions. Let us tell you that recently Abhay Mudra was also mentioned in the Parliament House. After which, from social media to people believing in different religions, everyone wanted to know what is Abhay Mudra and what is its connection with religion or gods and goddesses.
What is a mudra?
First of all, let us know what a mudra is. Let us tell you that mudra is an artistic way of giving a special kind of message by raising hands. Mudras are actually the positions of the fingers. They are meant to feel the divine power and to concentrate at one place. You must have seen that the gods of all religions are seen in some kind of mudra in the photo. The most important mudra in this is Padma Mudra, Gada Mudra and Abhaya Mudra.
What is Abhaya Mudra?
‘Abhaya Mudra’ is actually a sign of being fearless and security. It is popular in Hindu, Buddhist and Jain statues. In this mudra, the right hand is usually raised up to the shoulder height. At the same time, the palm is shown with the fingers straight and the fingers facing outwards, while the left hand remains in the lap. You must have seen the statues of many gods including many gods in this mudra. Most Hindu gods including Lord Nataraja are seen in Abhaya Mudra, which means do not be afraid, I will protect you.
Meaning of Abhaya
Abhaya in Sanskrit means fearlessness. Thus this mudra is a symbol of security, establishing peace and removing fear. Most of the statues of ancient times will be seen in Abhaya Mudra.
Abhaya Mudra in Buddhism
Let us tell you that there are many such statues and pictures of Lord Buddha of the Gupta period, in which he is in Abhaya Mudra with one of his hands raised up.
Statue of Nataraja
Apart from this, this 11th century Chola period statue of Tamil Nadu is also in Abhaya Mudra. Shiva’s Nataraja image connects him with the roles of the creator, protector and destroyer of the universe. Because the damru in Nataraja’s right hand becomes the first sound of creation. At the same time, the fire in the upper left hand is Agni which will destroy the universe and with the lower right hand he is in Abhaya Mudra, a gesture to remove fear. These symbols mean that devotees can achieve salvation through faith in Shiva.
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