The erstwhile Shakyamuni gently touches (‘sparsha’) the bosom of Mother Earth (‘bhoomi’). He calls upon Her as a witness to His enlightenment. He is seated in the perfect padmasana, a seated-contemplative asana that is the zenith of bahiranga yoga. Profound samadhi writ large over His handsome brow.
The robes of gold and brocade the clothe the princely figure of the Buddha are symbolic of His inner grandeur. Beneath them is the realistically carved musculature of a great man. In delicate folds they spread about His neatly gathered limbs.
The matching glamour of Buddha’s karnakundalas. Lengthened earlobes framing a face of unparalleled finesse of feature. A deep, black complexion, the colour of sattvaguna, accompanied by overtones of a coppery orange hue along the hair.
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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