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Prayer. Tattoos on a religious theme are popular not only among convinced believers. By covering the skin with holy symbols, a person asks for protection from higher powers. In some cases, this is a manifestation of a person’s internal culture. Devout tattoo aficionados value their tattoos highly, considering them part of the spiritual journey process.
What is prayer?
It is difficult to define such a concept. One thing is constant, this is an important part of any true believer. This is a kind of appeal to God, to higher powers. Most often this is a request for help. Prayer can be private, when one person utters words of appeal to God, or it can be collective, when services are held in a church.
Prayer can also be oral, that is, the believer pronounces the words out loud, most often quietly. Although there are other options, when a person has reached the peak of an emotional state, when the appeal is practically shouted out. There is also the possibility of internal prayer, in which a person says words to himself. Prayer tattoos, photos of which can be found on the Internet, most often depict a specific appeal, for example, in the original language.
Prayer in the form of an inscription on the hand - tattoo
Who gets a prayer tattoo?
It should be noted that tattoos with the text of prayers are in demand among young people and among people whose professions involve constant risk to life. “Save and preserve” hand tattoos are chosen by professional military personnel, rescue workers, climbers, pop stars and representatives of law enforcement agencies.
Sailors fill this phrase, adding various attributes for a stronger semantic load of the sketch, since they consider the water element to be changeable.
Girls apply a prayer tattoo if they have problems with childbirth and in order to protect themselves from the effects of negative energy. Women need to feel the protection of heavenly powers. People try to ward off trouble in this way and believe that prayer will fulfill its purpose.
Tattoos with the inscription can be seen on the bodies of famous people - football players, racing athletes, pop stars. Young people, imitating their idols, apply the same tattoos, without thinking about the meaning embedded in this phrase.
Types of prayers
The conversions themselves can be different, based on the goals that the believer sets for them. The following types of prayers are distinguished:
- Laudatory. They exalt the Creator and his loved ones;
- Petitioners. In these types, a specific request is usually voiced, be it good luck in business or getting rid of an illness;
- Thank you note. It mentions everything that the Creator has done, says “thank you” for his deeds.
Colored tattoo: praying hands
Did you know? Both in Christianity and in Islam, tattoos with the image of the Almighty are not welcome. It is believed that this is offensive to the very image of God. At the same time, indelible images that are designed to decorate a person are also prohibited, because this contradicts the fact that man was created in the image of God. Tattoos of prayer, the meaning of which is protection, are not subject to such persecution.
Prayer tattoo on a guy's shoulder
Interesting information about the interpretation, meaning and significance of the praying hand tattoo
When getting a tattoo, every person wants it to remind him of some very important moment in his life, or to show everyone that the bearer of the tattoo belongs to a certain category of people, for example, believers. A tattoo depicting the hands of a praying person, of course, is of a religious nature; it tells others that the person believes in God, offers prayers for something or someone constantly or during a difficult time in his life
The history of this image dates back to the 15th century, and was first depicted by the German artist Albrecht Durer. This drawing symbolizes love, self-sacrifice, memory of a loved one, peace, faith, hope for the best. In the West, many people get this tattoo after their wedding, thereby imbuing it with the meaning of endless love and devotion until death. Tattoos are most often created from two colors, one of which must be black. There are different versions of the image, some are classic with hands folded in prayer, some are complemented by rosary or cross.
In addition to the traditional meaning, some people put their own meaning into a tattoo depicting the hands of a praying person, which is why such a tattoo is becoming increasingly popular. Then an image in the shape of a heart is added to the drawing, the name of a loved one, flowers, flames, a thorn bush or other images are added at the request of the customer.
Women and girls were the first to apply such tattoos to themselves, since they are more emotional than men and worry more about their loved ones than men, always trying to protect them in every way, including mentioning them in their prayers to God. The image of the praying person’s hands is applied in such a way as not to openly advertise one’s commitment to prayer and religion; it is like an amulet that has a special meaning for the owner and is kept carefully from prying eyes.
- with a cross
- hands of a praying angel
- with pigeons
- with rosary
- old school
- with Jesus
Symbolism of a tattoo with praying hands
A tattoo depicting the hands of a praying person helps remind us that the spiritual world and the physical world should always go together, a person should not lose himself entirely in money and material values, there should always be a place for God in life, then the moment of satisfaction with life comes and the feeling disappears emptiness. A person does not always have enough strength to deal with the difficulties that everyone faces; a tattoo will become a reminder of higher powers that are worth turning to when it seems that all options have already been used and nothing can be done to turn the situation in one’s favor. Girls usually get a tattoo a little smaller in size than men. And although the church is against tattoos with religious symbols being displayed on the human body, people do not stop choosing this particular tattoo to apply to the body. It is worth noting that a tattoo depicting the hands of a praying man is not very small, so you should think twice before applying it, if you are 100 percent sure that this is exactly what will help you feel protected and will give you hope for a better tomorrow, then this tattoo will become a real amulet for life.
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Meaning of Prayer Tattoos
Despite the fact that tattoos can be meaningful and ambiguous, these images do not have many meanings.
- Appeal to God. This meaning is basic. Regardless of what kind of prayer tattoo, the sketch of which was drawn, is filled, these are, first of all, words addressed to the Almighty. In this case, only parts of the prayer can be used.
- Man's attitude to religion. A person far from Christianity or Islam will not use this kind of tattoo;
- Return to some life situation. This option is possible when this particular prayer helped a person survive a difficult period. Sometimes this is gratitude, which is expressed not only to God, but also to everyone who helps.
Hands praying to the side of the body - tattoo
Symbols that can be combined with
To enhance the protective functions of the “Save and Preserve” tattoo, the sketch is supplemented with elements of religious paraphernalia:
- cross - protection from troubles and misfortunes;
- angels with wings - the desire for the sublime;
- cherubs - the personification of purity, innocence, love and joy;
- archangels – guardians and protectors;
- the faces of Holy people - the image of a Guardian Angel;
- palms folded in a prayer gesture - the desire to be heard by the Higher powers.
Prayers in various religions
In Christianity, prayers are offered to God, to the Higher Powers. In this case, both ready-made options indicated in the holy books and simply appeals compiled by a person and pronounced with faith can be used. In Islam, prayers are called dua or namaz. The difference is that the first is making a request, and the second is a whole ritual, including not only verbal elements. Prayer among Muslims is considered one of the five pillars of Islam. Based on the text of the Koran, it becomes clear that the prayer must be said in the place where the believer finds the time for it. However, read in the mosque, it carries more power.
Prayer in Judaism is said according to the clock. This was described in the era of Babylon, and it still happens among modern Jews. In Buddhism there is no longer any such thing as prayer. Instead, mantras and meditation came. Unlike prayer, mantra requires precise pronunciation of sounds.
Tattoo of prayer in the form of an inscription under the skin
Review:
On my arm, closer to the elbow, there is a tattoo with several lines in Arabic. In fact, this is a prayer, the meaning of which not everyone can understand. For me, this is a symbol of protection, a sign that Allah is next to me, even if I don’t see him. When I feel down, I stroke my tattoo and realize I'm not alone.
Aliya, Kazan.
Praying hands tattoo on forearm
Latin inscriptions for tattoos
Latin is one of the most ancient languages. Many great minds of the past expressed their thoughts in this language. Therefore, it is not surprising that Latin inscriptions are so often used for tattoos. In addition to your own text, which you can use for your tattoo sketch, there are many established expressions and catchphrases.
Some celebrities also did not ignore Latin and got tattoos with deep hidden meanings in this language. For example, Dmitry Nagiyev tattooed the phrase “Te amo es mecum” on his left forearm, which translated means “I love you, be with me.” Dmitry does not say to whom exactly it is addressed, but it is clear that it is a very dear person.
Options for depicting prayers
It would seem that there are no options for this kind of tattoo. However, it is not. For example, often it is not the text of the address itself that is depicted, but the letter designation for the lines of the sacred scriptures. The text can also be written both in Russian and in the original language. The main requirement for such an image is the absence of unnecessary details. Although many lines from the prayers are accompanied by crosses, crescents and other attributes of a particular religion.
Did you know? A sketch by the artist Dürer has often become popular among tattoos of believers. It was he who depicted two hands folded for prayer. This sketch is now actively used as a basis for tattoos. Often a rosary, a cross on a chain held in the hand, or lines from the Bible are added to it. This image is especially popular in Western countries. In Russia, the prevalence of this tattoo option is much lower.
Prayer tattoo on forearm
Celebrity Religious Tattoos
Many stars also use prayers as tattoo ideas. For example, Angelina Jolie applied a Buddhist mantra. However, many celebrities prefer the image of Jesus or his name. For example, Justin Bieber has an inscription in Hebrew, which is translated this way.
Review:
I have a small tattoo on my back, under my shoulder blade, with a line from the Bible. Despite the fact that I know about the attitude of the clergy towards drawings on the body, I did it. I don’t care about their opinion, what matters to me is my feeling of unity with God. Besides, this particular prayer gave me a lot to think about. With this tattoo I say “thank you” to the Creator. The main thing for me is that the tattoo is not noticeable, not pretentious. I think images of such a personal nature should not be displayed.
Alexander, Nizhny Novgorod.
Character of the owner of the prayer tattoo
Apparently, before us is a person with difficult experience and serious views on life. But let's look at this from a different angle.
Historically, all sorts of “domes” and prayer tattoos were tattooed on themselves by prisoners - it was impossible to beat them with whips if they had religious symbols on their backs. And now it is the free choice of every person. And if he decided to tattoo prayers, it means there was a personal reason - a vow, salvation and help from the gods, hope for protection in dire situations.
You should not comment or discuss this type of tattoo in any way - you can seriously offend people. They themselves can talk about the meaning of the picture and the reasons for its appearance. This is not necessarily a religious fanatic, just a very serious and deeply religious person. It’s unlikely that people stuff such things just because they’re in the mood—it doesn’t bring good luck in life.
For the tattoo wearer, prayer is a way of unity with God; sacred texts remind you of the main thing and make you think about observing the rules of tradition and the promises made. Especially if the prayer tattoo is inconspicuous and unpretentious, as a rule, it is not displayed. This is the way to say “thank you” to the Creator.
It is preferable to get such tattoos above the waist. To ensure that the text is readable and does not blend together, it is done on the back, shoulder blade, shoulder, along the forearm.
Celebrities also often tattoo themselves with religious images. For example, Angelina Jolie is famous for her Buddhist mantras on her back. And Justin Bieber has a Hebrew tattoo that means the name of Jesus.
