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    The Occult Origins of Mohiniyattam – 87

    Nirmala PanikerBy Nirmala PanikerApril 12, 2023
    Mohiniyattam
    'Gitagovinda Saptham ' Mohiniyattam performance by Sandra Pisharadi and Parvathy Sreevallabhan at TDM Hall in Kochi on Friday / Ratheesh Sundaram
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    In the last part of this series, we explained a few viniyogas of Mushti and Hamsapaksha mudras. Here we are explaining some more viniyogas of Mushti mudra.

    Consent

    Keep Mushti Hastha extended towards the side of the body as shown in the image. Open the palm and flick the palm in a swift upward movement only using the wrist.

    Victory

    Hold Mushti Hastha in front of chest and make a slight movement upwards towards the side of the body to depict Victory.

    Bow

    Hold Mushti Hastham in the left hand towards the right side of the body. Move the arm in a ‘U’ shape and end the movement toward the left side of the body as shown in the photo image.

    Pertaining to self

    This mudra is used to show a great powerful person such as a King referring to himself. Rotate the right hand held in Mushti Hastha in front of the chest using the wrist and then bring the hand still held in Mushti back towards the body.

    Old age

    Hold the hand in front of the chest and move like an elderly person walking with a stick.

    Carry away

    Begin the viniyoga with the hand held in Hamsapaksham extended in front of the chest. Form Mushti Hastha as if stealing or taking something and bring closer the body. The eyes must move side to side to depict stealth.

    Food

    Hold Mushti Hastha near the mouth to depict eating.

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    Assisted by Sreekanth Janardhanan

    Photo Courtesy: Natanakairali Archives

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      Guru Nirmala Paniker is a danseuse, choreographer and researcher of repute. She established Natanakaisiki, the dance research and training wing of Natanakairali.

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