Almost all religious people would agree that praying hands tattoos can be a good symbolism to show your faith in god. no matter what your religion is. you can be Christian, Jewish, Hindu, Muslim or Sikh; In all of these religions, praying hands represent a sacred connection to God.
why do people put their hands together while praying?
The psychology behind clasping hands while praying is not too difficult to understand. according to science, our focus increases when we fold our hands, as it lowers blood pressure and calms nerves. this concept is well discussed in yoga mudras.
The history of praying hands dates back to the Vedic era of the Sanatani Hindu saints. according to rigveda, the hands are crossed in front of god to indicate that you surrender to the almighty and are under his grace.
Meditation was often practiced with folded hands and closed eyes. saints would close their eyes as it would remove all visual distractions and a person can have a real chance to connect with his soul. later, folded hands or praying hands also became the popular ‘namastey’ mudra of yoga.
Indians usually greet their elders, friends, relatives and relatives with the namastey pose. this is a symbolism that they respect their elders. The praying hands pose also has strong symbolism in other religious cultures. almost all cultures consider it as a way to show respect and loyalty to the almighty god.
It is common among religious people to choose tattoos that show their faith. praying hands is one of the most popular interfaith tattoos that can be tried by people from all walks of life.
meanings of praying hands tattoos
A praying hand tattoo can have several different meanings. some of the most common are –
faith: the crossed hands mean that you have surrendered and dedicated yourself to the higher power. It shows that you have unquestioning faith in your religious beliefs.
Hope: Diogenes once said that religion was a tool that was devised to give people hope about the afterlife. There is no denying the fact that a religious person is often positive and hopeful. Your praying hand tattoo can suggest that you too have hope for a better future.
praying hands tattoo ideas
praying hands tattoos are often tried with several different combinations. each combination has a different meaning. here are some common ones that are popular with the masses –
praying hands tattoos with roses: adding a rose to the folded hand tattoo would indicate that you have all the love to give, even if people betray you and destroy you.
praying hands with bible tattoos: You can add a bible (or any religious book) to your praying hand tattoo to imply that you are a man of god. It is your mission in life to spread God’s message and connect everyone with the Almighty.
praying hands with cross: Another common addition to the praying hands tattoo is the cross design. It is usually worn by Christians, but people of other religions also respect and use this design as it represents that our Lord died for our sins.
praying hands tattoo placement
Where you place your praying hand tattoo can say a lot about you. First of all, never place a religious tattoo on the lower part of the body as it would be disrespectful. Second, praying hands tattoos are usually medium to large in size, so they require a fair amount of space on the body.
You can try a small design on your fingers or wrist, but it won’t look as attractive as a large praying hands design on your chest or shoulder.
Here we have chosen 250+ praying hands tattoo designs that both men and women can try –
praying hands tattoo designs
folded hands tattoo designs
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praying hands tattoo with prayer
tattoo of hands praying with rosary
crossed hands tattoos with cross
praying hands tattoos with roses
conclusion
It is a good character trait to greet elders with folded hands. you should also teach this habit to your younger children. share this photo gallery with all your facebook friends and pinterest followers and tell us which design you liked the most.
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