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Laghunyasam is the "light" version. While Mahanyasam empowers the entire body as a cosmic form, Laghunyasam focuses primarily on the hands and major sensory organs. Most priests recommend mastering Laghunyasam before attempting Mahanyasam.
The word Laghunyasam is composed of two parts: Laghu (small or brief) and Nyasam (placement). In Vedic traditions, Nyasa is the act of touching different parts of the body while chanting specific mantras. The goal is to "assign" or "place" various aspects of the deity—such as their powers, weapons, or forms—into the practitioner’s own limbs.
This involves 8 or 9 specific mantras placed on the fingers and palms. For example: