The seated Buddha quietly touches (‘sparsha’) the earth (‘bhoomi’) beneath Him. There is a transition taking place within the superior mind. From a ll that is transient to the truly intransient; from the seeded to the seedless; from the all-encompassing havoc in, to the invincible stillness of the citta (psyche), the erstwhile Shakyamuni hurtles towards Buddhahood. With the stance of His hands (‘mudra’) He calls upon Mother Earth to witness this transition unto Enlightenment.
The iconography of the Buddha that you see on this page is therefore called the bhoomisparsha Buddha. His legs are gathered in a superfine padmasana, the stance (‘asana’) of the lotus (‘padma’). The hips-and-knees trifecta are on the same plane, with the soles of the feet facing skywards and the spine in a steady, erect curve. There is an inimitable finesse in the body language of the Buddha, an unspeakable grace that has been captured with a great deal of skill in this particular murti. The same is complemented by the robes that clothe His princely form. Draped around His superb bone structure, it is a richly engraved projection of fabric. Not only are its silken folds as lifelike as real fabric, but so is the musculature - of limb and mid-torso - that is delicately revealed from underneath it.
The bhoomisparsha Buddha figure is seated on a flat, tri-legged pedestal. Without the traditionally ornate throne, the focus shifts entirely to other aspects of the composition.
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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