Prince Siddhartha Gautama burdened by the pains of human existence began his life as an ascetic, but his path was not an easy one. His endeavours were disrupted by the devil king Mara. When his tactics did not bear any results he challenged Gautama, to prove his claim to enlightenment. He not only successfully defeated Mara, but he also called upon the earth, by placing his right hand on the ground to be his witness. Siddhartha thus became Buddha, the Enlightened One.
What you see here moulded in brass is hence not just any Buddha image, but a major event. The silver outlines on black give a black stone appearance to it. Typical features of Buddha such as urna on his forehead represent the inner eye, coiled hair and one hand folded in Dhyana are also part of the image. Buddha’s right hand touching the earth is called bhumi sparsha mudra or the earth touching gesture. His monastic robes with a simple yet elegant border cover his left shoulder while leaving the right side bare, which means that he is inside the monastery premise where monks are allowed to wear their clothes more freely. It also suggests that he is a respected member of the sangha.
The half-closed eyelids depict Buddha in meditation. But he is not detached from his surroundings. He patiently responds to the likes of Mara when the situation demands it. His earlobes are elongated from wearing heavy jewellery, a feature highlighting his associations with royalty. He is a prince as well as a yogi. In a world driven by extremities, this statue will remind you of Buddha’s middle path, of the perfect balance which you aspire to achieve.
How to keep a Brass statue well-maintained?
Brass statues are known and appreciated for their exquisite beauty and luster. The brilliant bright gold appearance of Brass makes it appropriate for casting aesthetic statues and sculptures. Brass is a metal alloy composed mainly of copper and zinc. This chemical composition makes brass a highly durable and corrosion-resistant material. Due to these properties, Brass statues and sculptures can be kept both indoors as well as outdoors. They also last for many decades without losing all their natural shine.
Brass statues can withstand even harsh weather conditions very well due to their corrosion-resistance properties. However, maintaining the luster and natural beauty of brass statues is essential if you want to prolong their life and appearance.
In case you have a colored brass statue, you may apply mustard oil using a soft brush or clean cloth on the brass portion while for the colored portion of the statue, you may use coconut oil with a cotton cloth.
Brass idols of Hindu Gods and Goddesses are especially known for their intricate and detailed work of art. Nepalese sculptures are famous for small brass idols portraying Buddhist deities. These sculptures are beautified with gold gilding and inlay of precious or semi-precious stones. Religious brass statues can be kept at home altars. You can keep a decorative brass statue in your garden or roof to embellish the area and fill it with divinity.
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