'Sitting is to be steady and pleasurable. This is done by loosening of effort and by thinking on the endless (infinity).'
This is how Shiva, the Great God sits here. His typical mark made of three horizontal lines, known as the 'Tripundara tilaka,' adorns his forehead, with the third eye in the center. A cobra coils around his neck and raises its hood on the right shoulder. The serpentine locks of hair fall on both of his shoulders and also across his back. Near the right leg is the vase containing sacred water, and below the left is a poisonous, deadly scorpion. The scorpion is a symbol of the destructive potential of Shiva.
From Shiva's matted locks emerges Ganga the sacred river. His weapon the trident is held in one of the right arms. Attached to this weapon are a damaru and a blow horn. These both are symbolic of the primordial, archetypal sound, which preceded creation. In the corresponding left hand is held a fruit of the Hemp plant. Hemp is just one of the many names for this plant that Lord Shiva gave to humankind. It is also known as cannabis, ganja, bhang, hashish, marijuana, smoking weed etc, and is one of the earliest aphrodisiacs known to man. Rightly thus is this Great God known as the sensuous yogi, since he combines within himself qualities both of the practicing yogi, and the one who enjoys the world of physical pleasure.
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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