Bhaisajyaguru, popularly known as Medicinal Buddha is meant for healing and medicine in Mahayana Buddhism. He is the doctor who cures sufferings using medicines of his teachings.
Prayers, sacred rituals and meditation are also used as technique of curing. He took twelve great vows on achieving enlightenment and is considered to be extremely powerful for healing physical illness and purifying negative karma.
Medicine Buddha is depicted as sitting in his dhyana Mudra (meditation posture) on a two layered pedestal carved beautifully. Left palm faces upwards and holds a lapis lazuli (jar of medicines) resting comfortably on his lap. Right hand holds the stem of the Aruna fruit or Myrobalan between his thumb and fore finger which rests on his right knee.
It is believed that this plant represents the best medicine in the world and eradicates suffering through means of relative truth. The monastic robe that he wears is designed with great supremacy. The small briefings are carved very sincerely and neatly.
Pattern of robe and Aruna fruit is complementing each other pleasingly. It is opined that if the statue of Medicine Buddha is kept in home, healing powers of family members are increased, hence, negative energies will not be able to enter 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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