Varadamudra is a mudra, and it indicates a gesture by the hand and symbolizes dispensing of boons. For varadamudra, the right hand is used. It is held out, with palm uppermost and the fingers pointing downwards.
Ventris
Latin: Stomach or womb
Vidya
(Sanskrit) Science, knowledge. Hinduism defines two forms of vidya:
1. aparavidya: lower knowledge, which is acquired through the intellect
2. paravidya: higher knowledge, gained through intuitive, conscious, spiritual experience, and leads to liberation from the ego.
This term is also used in a Tantric application, where vidya (Tibetan: rig ma) refers to a “knowledge woman” or tantric consort.
Vidya विद्या
Sanskrit for knowledge of self.
