When curved near the ear, the Sūcīmukha hand should represent listening intently. In a yawning gesture, it should indicate speech articulation. To signify expressions such as ‘No’ or ‘Speak,’ the forefinger should be stretched, shaken, and moved upwards.
The Sūcīmukha hand should be shaken to represent trembling, crying, and perspiration. It should also be used in depicting curls of hair, earrings, armlets, and the adornment of the cheeks.
This hand should be placed on the forehead to represent pride and the expression "I am." It should also be used in depicting the sight of an enemy, anger, the gesture "Who is this?" as well as in scratching the ear and eye.
When both Sūcīmukha hands are joined together, they should be used to represent union. When separated, they signify separation. For a quarrel, the hands should be crossed in the Svastika gesture. To depict bondage, they should press against each other.
When two Sūcīmukha hands are placed separately on the left side, they represent the close of the day. When placed on the right side, they indicate the close of the night. If held facing each other and then separated, they signify departure or separation.