Siddhartha Gautama, popularly known as Gautam Buddha or Buddha, was an ascetic, religious leader, and a teacher of 6th century BC India. He is the founder of Buddhism. He was born into an aristocratic family in the Shakya clan in present-day Nepal but, moved by the sufferings of the world, he executed great renunciation. He was then awakened to study the cycle of rebirth and how it can be evaded.
Representation of the Buddha in an artistic way started in the 2nd Century CE and although the size and shape differ based on culture and origin, the features of the face remain the same. In Buddha’s sculpture, the hair is shaped like a snail because hair is metaphorically regarded as an illusion, and chopping them off means getting rid of the illusions hence, Buddha cut his hair and while meditating, his head was directly under the hot sun and it is said that during that time, 108 snails covered his head to keep it cool and damp. His eyes are shown closed as he was meditating and penetrating the essence of things. About his long earlobes, although, he was no longer weighed by materialistic possessions, his ears became naturally elongated. This symbolizes the conscious rejection how of the materialistic world and worldly pleasures, to lead to spiritual enlightenment. Moreover, his smile is considered Sita or a faint smile, which indicates an inner attitude of detachment in the world but not of the world.
This sculpture of Buddha is delicately carved and is prepossessed where his head is shown on a pedestal to specifically showcase the eminence of his head. It is said to keep a Buddha statue at a home to maintain a positive and harmonious vibe.
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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