Mahaparinirvana is the ultimate state of nirvana or greatest peace and happiness that occurs upon the death of someone.
Buddha was the one who had attained absolute enlightenment and entered mahaparinirvana at the age of eighty.
He announced it three months before and always believed that when the person is free from delusions, he will go beyond birth and death.
Buddha had asked Ananda (Buddha’s disciple) to prepare a couch between the Sal trees, with its head to the north and when Buddha came, he laid down on his right side, one foot upon the other and head supported by right hand exactly as shown in the sculpture on this page.
The Sal trees started to bloom, eventhough it was not their season, pale yellow petals rained down on Buddha symbolizing his liberation and he serenely passed on to mahaparinirvana. This sculpture with shiny brown robe is sculpted in accurate perfection and complete knowledge of its significance. It marks the state of being free and peaceful from the harsh realities of life.
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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