Varada mudra

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.

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.