Mahayogi Gorakshanatha is the most popular of the Navanathas, the nine (‘nava’) gurus or lords (‘natha’) of the Natha sampradaya (traditional academic lineage).
This is because the Siddha Siddhanta Paddhati and the Goraksha Samhita, two classical hathayoga texts, are attributed to Him. Because these texts contain many verses (shlokas) on the state of being avadhoota (liberated in the yogic sense of the term), His yogic prowess is the stuff of legend.
In the brass sculpture of Mahayogi Gorakshanatha that you see on this page, He is seated in the signature padmasana. It is the stance of the higher-order yogi, one who has transcended bahiranga yoga (yama-niyama-asana-pranayama) and is deep into the antarangas (pratyahara-dharana-dhyana-samadhi).
An unputdownable aesthetic characterises both His form and stance. Long tresses and limbs, a simple loincloth and minimalistic adornment, and the presence of Lord Adinatha indicated by the sliver of moon in His hair and the tilaka (tattoo) on His brow. Lord Adinatha is the paramaguru of the Natha Sampradaya, which explains these elements of the Gorakshanatha iconography.
Mahayogi Gorakshanatha is steeped in the deepest recesses of samadhi (yogic contemplation). An avadhoota, He is strong enough to have obtained the skin of a wild animal for a mat and powerful enough to have brought three snakes to submission before His will.
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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