Manjushri is the Bodhisattva of wisdom and knowledge. Manjushri is closely associated with the goddess Prajnaparamita, who is not his partner but the personification of knowledge. With his flaming sword, Manjushri ensures that humans will gain knowledge and insight and cleaves the clouds of ignorance with it.
He also uses it in the morning to chase away the demons of the night, and so brings light into the darkness. This darkness has a double meaning and is thus also spiritual darkness, ignorance.
The Bodhisattva Manjushri is represented in his classic manifestation. The pricy figure is elegantly seated on a plinth of the lion’s skin. The brass statue with inlay work is reminiscent of the figural form of a much earlier period. The balance of form is expressed further by the graceful and measured gestures of the hands that form the focal point of the composition. The design of the garment is finely articulated with stone and goldwork. The smooth elegance of the suavely modelled figure and serene facial expression with half-shut eyes and sensuous mouth are vestiges of the classical features depicted in art produced during the early Lichchhavi period in Nepal. Manjushri was the initiator and master of prior Buddhas, and he will be the same for Maitreya, the future Buddha.
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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