The ‘auspicious one’ is a major part of the cosmic Trinity, responsible for both protection as well as destruction. Different from the conventional sculptures of Lord Shiva poised in meditation with the four hands holding his iconic implements, this brass statue has the Lord standing on a rock shaped pedestal with just two hands- one holding the stylized trident with a damru attached to it and the other blesses of courage and strength. The Sanskrit word ‘siva’ has its roots in folk etymology, where ‘Si’ means ‘in whom all things lie’ and ‘Va’ means ‘embodiment of grace’, which the sculptor has also finely carved in this sculpture, as can be seen by the formation of his deep meditating eyes and a steady posture carrying all his cosmic symbols in utter grace.
There is a deep connection between Lord Shiva and serpents, which has their clear depictions in this Shiva sculpture. The triple coils of the snake around his neck are a representation of the cyclic nature of time in its accurate past, present and future form and an understanding of the Lord being immune to the wrath of time and death. One of the unique aspect of this brass statue is the control of the half unfurled multiple serpents directed downwards from his blessing hand depicting his supremacy over ego, which should always be turned towards consciousness and not outwards.
The short dhoti-skirt is amazingly chiselled in a pattern of tiger skin and the torso ornamented with the double layered rudraksha necklace, supposedly of 108 beads that are made from his own tears, symbolic of forming a link between man and god. The highlighted triyambhkam (third eye) on the forehead represents Shiva being able to see beyond space and time, rejecting the material desires and tripunda (three stripes on forehead) show his core connection with the three Gunas (Sattva, Rajas and Tamas). Not to miss the striking beauty of his matted hair represented in a fine striated pattern that complements that of his garbs with the Ganges flowing out the stream of bhakti.
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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