The primary identifying aspect of Lord Bhaishajyaguru, the healing form of the Buddha, is the sprig of myrobalan that He holds in His hand, delicately betwixt the thumb and forefinger of the right hand that rests palm outward upon the right knee. Secondly, in His left hand, He holds a pot that contains a blend of the three life-sustaining elixirs (each of which is a potion against disease, senescence, and death, respectively).
Other than this, the iconography of the Medicine Buddha is not quite distinct from the contemplative Shakyamuni. Legs gathered in the perfect padmasana, the pinnacle of bahiranga yoga and the starting point of antaranga yoga. Silken robes draped over a single shoulder and spread about beneath Him. Lengthened earlobes, indicative of years of accumulated wisdom, framing a handsome face steeped in samadhi (yogic contemplation).
The Bhaishajyaguru murti that you see on this page comes in a wide range of colour finishes. While it is blue that has traditionally predominated the iconography, the devotee may pick from any of these depending on the colour that best represents their aura. Each of them brings out the beauty of the Buddha’s form and the engravings on His robe in eerily distinct ways.
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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