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MUDRA VARADA
This mudra symbolizes charity,
compassion and boon-granting. It is the
mudra of the accomplishment of the wish
to devote oneself to human salvation. It
is nearly always made with the left
hand, and can be made with the arm
hanging naturally at the side of the
body, the palm of the open hand facing
forward, and the fingers extended.
The five extended fingers in this mudra symbolize the
following five perfections:
- Generosity
- Morality
- Patience
- Effort
- Meditative concentration
This mudra is rarely used alone, but usually in
combination with another made with the right hand, often the
Abhaya mudra (described below). This combination of Abhaya
and Varada mudras is called Segan Semui-in or Yogan Semui-in
in Japan.
Ratnasambhava, the third Dhyani Buddha displays this
mudra. Under his spiritual guidance, the delusion of pride
becomes the wisdom of sameness. The Varada mudra is the key
to this transformation.
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