Q490
What is the symbolism of thumb and the fingers of the hand ?
The thumb represents Brahman, the eternal Absolute, the Immanent Principle. The forefinger, the index one, which indicates this and that, you and other, is the jeevi, the Individual, feeling separate and distinct. When these two are joined at the tip, held in that position, it is the Jnana-mudra, the becoming One with the Brahman. The other three fingers represent Prakriti, the Objective World, which is negated when the mergence is affected. They are the three gunas, the sathwic, the rajasic and the tamasic (qualities of purity, passion and inertia), that by their interplay create the phenomenal world.
(SSS Vol 9, pg 29)
O LORD, TAKE MY LOVE
O Lord, take my love, and let it flow in fullness of devotion to Thee;
O Lord, take my hands, and let them work incessantly for Thee;
O Lord, take my soul, and let it be merged in One with Thee;
O Lord, take my mind and thoughts, and let them be in tune with Thee;
O Lord, take my everything, and let me be an instrument to work for Thee.
About Me
After almost 20 years of active seva (service) - creating and sharing graphic art inspired by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba - I now find myself in a quieter space of inward reflection. The urge to constantly 'do' has gently dissolved into simply 'being'.
This Sai Divine Inspirations page in Blogspot will continue to share Swami's love and messages through scheduled posts as long as the platform exists, but my role has shifted from outward expression to silent presence. I remain deeply devoted, but will be less visible in the spiritual community.
May these offerings of love from my heart continue to inspire, uplift, and serve all... as they were always meant to.
All is His will. All is His work. All is His Love.
Om Sai Ram and May Swami bless everyone...
With Much Gratitude,
adeline108
What is the symbolism of thumb and the fingers of the hand ?
The thumb represents Brahman, the eternal Absolute, the Immanent Principle. The forefinger, the index one, which indicates this and that, you and other, is the jeevi, the Individual, feeling separate and distinct. When these two are joined at the tip, held in that position, it is the Jnana-mudra, the becoming One with the Brahman. The other three fingers represent Prakriti, the Objective World, which is negated when the mergence is affected. They are the three gunas, the sathwic, the rajasic and the tamasic (qualities of purity, passion and inertia), that by their interplay create the phenomenal world.
