Carved with the utmost reverence, this brass sculpture captures the essence of Lord Dattatreya, the cosmic sage and the incarnation of the holy trinity—Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. Every contour, every curve, every intricately carved detail is a testament to the masterful skill of artisans who have channelled their devotion into this divine masterpiece. His serene countenance reflects an aura of profound understanding, an understanding that spans the continuum of existence. His eyes, like mirrors to the cosmos, seem to reflect the eternal dance of the universe.
Dattatreya has three heads, symbolizing Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. Indeed some believe the Dattatreya concept to be an amalgamation of these three primary deities of Hinduism. Specifically Dattatreya is said to be associated with people of low birth whose teacher he is said to be. According to orthodox thought this would have made him ritually impure but learning and enlightenment elevated him to a stainless level of purity. Iconographically he is shown accompanied by four dogs and a cow. In his six hands he holds a conch shell (sankh), drum (damaru), water vessel (kamandala), discus (chakra), trident (trisula) and a mace.
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