There is something about the seated Buddha image. Something very calming; something that serves to centre the onlooker in a way few works of art can.
The Enlightened One gathers His legs in the finest padmasana - the hip-and-knee trifecta on the same plane, soles of the feet facing skywards, the heels drawn directly below the navel - and raises the right hand in vitarka mudra, the gesture of the one possessed of knowledge and wisdom.
That stately head with its stoopa-like silhouette of the hair, balanced on that slender neck. The lengthened earlobes that set off its singular beauty, the three engraved lines on which are indicative of the sweet sound of the conch.
The almsbowl in the palm of His left hand on the lap, a remnant of His days of mendicancy. The erstwhile Shakyamuni exudes an irreplicable sattvik gravity.
The murti that you see on this page features a dark, almost black, finish with gold overtones. Black, the colour of sattvaguna, adds to the poise of the Buddha. His robe is chequered across the surface, each panel having been engraved with identical flowers, the four petals filling up each corner of the quadrilateral. A wide-set lotus pedestal to accommodate His long, folded limbs. Two layers of petals are indicative of one gigantic bloom atop another turned upside down.
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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