For the followers of Buddha, the only thing worth knowing is - to be fearless because the Enlightened One blesses them.
This seems to be the message infused in this minimal yet profound brass composition.
Even in the absence of the characteristic serene face of the Buddha, the hands have a calming presence. This is the power of representation!
On separate stands, the hands in Abhaya (removing fear) and Varada (giving boons) are placed. Elongated fingers, a classic attribute of the divinity are accentuated by the artist in this artwork, to underline the heavenliness of the subject.
Edges of Cheevara (monk’s garments), are visible on the wrists of the hands, adding an intricate detail.
Why did the artist choose to depict only the Mudras, the hands? Because, to the seekers of Nirvana, Buddha’s gestures of Abhaya and Varada are more assuring than a thousand texts put together.
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