Krishna, the adventurous seven-year-old, came to this dangerous place and curiously peered into the depths.
He brooded, "I shall vanquish this king of serpents and release the inhabitants of the country from their continual dread.
The boy then girded his loins, made his way up a tree, and jumped with a great leap into the depths.
Swimming about like a great strong elephant, he made a tumultuous sound that rattled Kaliya. Understanding it to be an attack upon himself, the mighty serpent immediately charged towards Krishna.
For over two hours Krishna remained in the grip of the serpent, but then he freed himself and began to expand his body.
When the serpent tried to hold on to Krishna, he felt an enormous strain, on account of which his coils slackened, and he had to loosen his hold. Grabbing the opportunity, Krishna pounced upon him as Garuda swooped upon a snake. He leaped high into the sky and, landing on Kaliya's outspread hoods, began to dance. By rhythmically stamping his feet on the serpent's heads he trampled Kaliya into submission. The waters of the pool lashed against the shore to provide the music and the waves kept pace with the beat.
Finally, under the relentless pounding of Krishna's feet, Kaliya, gravely wounded, accepted defeat.' In this example, the sculptor has been brilliantly successful in capturing the balancing act of the dance. With his stretched-out left arm, Krishna seems to be not just lifting up the tail of the serpent; he is in fact at the same time holding it gracefully. With his right hand in the bestowing protection gesture (abhaya mudra), Krishna conveys his blessings to the subdued Kaliya who has surrendered himself to the Lord. That Krishna has been depicted here as a child is evident from the close-fitting shorts and from the smaller proportions of the body.
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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