Padmasana is the king of the four classical dhyanatmaka (seated-contemplative) asanas. It is the most difficult asana to assume - in fact, every other asana expounded in the ancient texts are directed at achieving perfection in padmasana. When you observe carefully the stance of the Buddha you see on this page, you would note that the knees-and-ischial tuberosity trifecta are in firm contact with the ground beneath Him and His heels are gathered directly below the navel. Sustained for an eye-watering duration of time at a stretch, this is indeed the padmasana of the true yogi.
The Buddha is at the juncture of Enlightenment. He has spent years, if not decades, at the foot of the Bodhi tree. He has attained to a multitude of samadhis (deep contemplative states) and is now bordering on Buddhahood. Note the gathered brow, the half-shut eyes, and the relaxed mouth. The lobes of His ears graze the shoulders, from which emerge a pair of wings indicative of the high levels of samadhi through which His mind is traversing. With the mendicant’s bowl lying unused in one hand, He reaches down (sparsha) to the earth (bhoomi) with the other for it to witness the transition.
From the beauteous musculature of the Shakyamuni to the lifelike drape of the unstitched robe, this Buddha statue is a fine example of skill, attention to detail, and artistic devotion.
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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