Bhumisparsha means `touching the earth`. It is more commonly known as the `earth witness` mudra. This mudra involves all the five fingers of the right hand extended to touch the ground. This posture of mudra symbolizes the pose of Buddha at the time of enlightenment under the `bodhi` tree, when he summoned the earth goddess, Sthavara, to bear witness to his attainment of enlightenment.

The left hand is pointed down to the earth and the fingers are left for letting touch the ground. The right hand is pointed upwards to heaven like an open flower. This is complemented by the left hand which is held flat in the lap in the `Dhyana mudra` of meditation. This represents the union of method and wisdom, `samasara` and `nirvana`, and also the realizations of the conventional and ultimate truths. According to the Hindu mythology, this posture is espoused by Shakyamuni who overcame the obstructions of Mara while meditating on Truth. This mudra is considered to be a gesture of unshakability. Thus Akshobhya (the Unshakable) is usually depicted with this mudra.

Benefits Of Bhumisparsha Mudra

Bhumisparsha mudra helps to calm down the mind and if practiced on a regular basis with whole heart and concentration, it can help bestowing celestial power on human soul.

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