Gyan Mudra (wisdom) and Surya Mudra (solar energy).

This powerful hand gesture—thumb and index finger stretched outward while the other three fingers curl inward—is a dynamic blend of Gyan Mudra (wisdom) and Surya Mudra (solar energy). It symbolizes:

• Thumb (Fire/Agni) → Inner power, transformation

• Index Finger (Air/Vayu) → Clarity, expansion

• Curled Fingers (Earth, Water, Ether) → Grounded energy, containment of prana

This mudra activates Tejas—Ayurveda’s radiant glow of balanced Pitta dosha—while keeping energy focused and purposeful.

Why It Perfectly Matches the Radiance Soap (with Sandalwood + Vanilla)

1. Sandalwood (Chandana) – The ultimate cooling fire in Ayurveda:

   • Converts Pitta’s heat into a luminous, steady glow (like this mudra’s controlled flame)

   • Used in temples to purify energy fields—just as this mudra directs prana upward.

2. Vanilla – Softens Air’s dryness (Vata-balancing), ensuring radiance isn’t harsh but smooth, golden, and nourishing.

Together, they mirror the mudra’s message: "True radiance is disciplined light."

Your Ritual: Mudra + Soap Alchemy

1. Lather Radiance soap between palms.

2. Hold the mudra (thumb + index extended, fingers curled) toward the sun or mirror.

3. Affirm: "I do not chase light—I generate it."

Fun Fact: In Kerala’s martial art Kalarippayattu, warriors use a similar gesture to focus intention before battle—because the brightest flames are trained, not wild.

(P.S. If this mudra feels electric, it’s working! Sandalwood’s chill + the mudra’s fire = Ayurvedic yin-yang magic.)