Ninja control of mind - I -
When cornered by an enemy, a ninja would out both hands together in front of his or her face, a pose that if often repeated in movies or novels. This was called kuji-goshinho, and it originated from a Chinese Taoist magic spell. After being imported to Japan, the kuji-goshinho became part of esoteric Buddhist and Shugendo training. Therefore it was only natural for ninja also to study it. This kind of mental concentration moderated temper, improved willpower, and captured the energies of nature.
The Iga school of ninjutsu practiced kuji-goshinho twice every day and night. Ninja also practiced mental concentration before a fight or mission.
(rin) - The hands are clasped together, fingers interlinked with the two forefingers touching and raised straight outwards.
(byo) - The hands are clasped together, but with the thumbs hooked under the two touching and raised forefingers.
(to) - The hands are clasped together; the fingers are interlocked, but not tucked in. However the thumbs are tucked in and the two little fingers are touching and raised.
(sha) - The hands are clasped together and all fingers are interlocked and tucked in except for the two forefingers, which are raised and touching.
(kai) - All ten fingers are interlocked on the outside.
(Jin) - All ten fingers are interlocked on the inside.
(retsu) - Thumbs are tucked in, and the hands are made into fists with the right hand above the left, but touching.
(zai) - The hands are open with palms exposed; the two forefingers and the two thumbs touch.
(zen) - The left hand rests in the right hand easily; the thumb on the left hand touches its forefinger.
Ninja control of mind - II -
Ninja were skilled at observing people. They could infer economic conditions by the appearance of a house or by the fragrance a kimono gave off, as well as the looks, language, and gestures of a person.
Moreover, ninja used gojo goyoku-no-kotowari - the principle of the five emotions and five desires - to manipulate a person.
The Five Emotions
Pleasure - The other party is easily manipulated by pleasure.
Anger - The other party is made angry and controlled through their upset mood.
Sorrow - The other party's sympathy is invited.
Enjoyment - Give enjoyment and the fighting spirit is lost.
Fear - Take advantage of and control through the sense of fear.
Five Desires
Food - The other party is manipulated through their favorite foods.
Sex - Manipulation by using the opposite sex.
Fame - Manipulation through the promise of promotion or becoming famous.
Property - Manipulation with money.
Elegance - Manipulation by appealing to a hobby or telling an interesting story.
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