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The Arala mudra

Asamyukta Hasta

Intermediate

Arala

Bent

The index finger is bent like a hook.


how it is held

  1. 01

    From Pataka, bend the index finger inwards while keeping others straight.

where it goes wrong

Bending the middle finger along with the index.


viniyoga

What Arala is used to depict.

The standard usages assigned to this hand in the Abhinaya Darpana. One gesture carries many meanings; context and the rest of the body decide which.

  • 01Represents drinking nectar or violent wind