Medicine Buddha or Bhaisajyaguru is the Buddha of healing and medicine in Mahayana Buddhism; he cures sufferings and pains using the medicines of his teaching.
The sculpture shown here is a bit different from his iconography of having a dark blue (Lapis Lazuli) colored body.
He sits in the usual lotus posture (Dhyana asana) with the back side of both the feet facing upwards and eyes closed a gesture of him reminiscing the journey to enlightenment to be retold to his disciples.
Buddhists recite the mantra and name of Medicine Buddha to overcome mental, physical and spiritual problems.
Bhaisajyaguru holds a decorated jar of medicine in his left hand and its stability symbolizes his meditativeness. Right hand resting on his right knee carries the stem of Aruna fruit or Myrobalan decorated here in alluring white reconstituted stones bordered with the blue ones, between his thumb and forefinger. He made 12 great vows while in his journey to achieve enlightenment and was attended by two Bodhisattvas in the land of Viduryanirbhasa symbolizing light of the sun (Suryaprabha) and light of the moon (Candraprabha) respectively.
Apart from this sculpture’s spiritual aspects, focus on the aesthetic values which the sculptor has highlighted with the use of inlayed work of blue and white reconstituted stones. He wears a Lapis Lazuli robe having a similar shade beaded border and is decorated by large interconnected white flowers. His blue hair and accurate structure make this a must have masterpiece to spread positivity in the house.
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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