The Mahamrityunjaya-roopa of Lord Shiva is the culmination of His yogic prowess. The name in Sanskrit translates to ‘the great (maha) conqueror over (jaya) death (mrityu)’.
Indeed, He is more powerful than abhinivesha, the most difficult of the panchakleshas (five afflictions) that set back yoga.
Abhinivesha translates to a fear of death and the consistent self-pursuit of life that defines all forms of life, from the most rudimentary microorganism to the finest intellect.
The Lord Mahamrityunjaya mantra is to be found in the oldest of the Vedas, the Rigveda. It espouses in full the glory of the Lord, also known as Lord Trayambaka. He is the three- (tri) eyed (ambaka) one, the third having spouted from the deepest realms of contemplation (samadhi). His legs are gathered in the poorna-padmasana, the perfection of which is indicative of siddhi (accomplishment) in every other asana known to man. Siddhi in this asana paves the way for the stages of pranayama-dharana-dhyana-samadhi. The murti you see on this page is the very image of the highest form of samadhi (contemplation).
The shashtabhujadhari (six-armed) Deva bears in His posteriormost arms a pair of amrtakalasha (pots of nectar). These He holds over His finely sculpted jataein (dreadlocks). From the trishool and the tigerskin loincloth and asana (mat), to the snakes wound around His neck and ankles, Lord Mahamrityunjaya bears all the hallmarks of the primal Shiva iconography.
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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