Vajrayogini Naro Kha Chod (Sarvabuddha Dakini)

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Name: Vajrayogini Naro Kha Chod (Sarvabuddha Dakini)
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: EB89
Price: 660.00 USD
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	EB89
	Copper Sculpture Gilded with 24 Karat Gold
	Height: 12.5 inch
	Width: 8.5 inch
	Depth: 5 inch
	Weight 2.95 kg

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Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this resplendent statue, available in our Copper Statues section, embodies the fierce grace and transformative power associated with Vajrayogini. Every curve and contour speaks to the potent energy she embodies.

A Dakini of Transcendence

Vajrayogini, often referred to as the Sarvabuddha Dakini, represents the ultimate embodiment of wisdom and compassion in female form within Vajrayana Buddhism. She is not merely a deity to be worshipped, but a guide on the path to enlightenment, a symbol of the potential inherent within each of us to realize our true nature. Her practices are especially potent in accelerating spiritual development, allowing practitioners to quickly cut through obstacles and realize emptiness.

The Embodiment of Wisdom

The lineage of Naro Kha Chod, a specific form of Vajrayogini, traces back to the Indian yogi Naropa (1016-1100 CE), a renowned scholar and adept of tantric practices. Legend states that Naropa, after undergoing a series of arduous trials and tribulations, received direct transmission of these profound teachings from Vajrayogini herself. This intimate connection imbues the Naro Kha Chod practice with extraordinary transformative power, passed down through an unbroken lineage of accomplished masters. The term 'Kha Chod' indicates that she resides in the realm of pure space, devoid of inherent existence, illustrating her ultimate nature.

Artistic Rendition and Symbolism

This striking statue captures the dynamic energy of Vajrayogini Naro Kha Chod. The copper body, meticulously gilded with 24 Karat gold, radiates a divine luminescence. Her posture, though appearing fierce, conveys a deep sense of compassion and wisdom. She is often depicted standing in a dynamic posture, with one leg raised, symbolizing her active engagement in liberating beings from suffering. She holds aloft a kapala bowl (skullcup) and a curved knife (kartrika), symbolic representations of transforming negative emotions and cutting through ignorance. A khatvanga staff rests against her shoulder, adorned with symbolic heads. Her mala (necklace) is composed of skulls, reminding of the impermanent nature of reality. A swirling aura of flames surrounds her, indicative of the burning away of delusion and the purification of negative karma. The intricate base upon which she stands is also adorned with auspicious imagery. Dimensions: 12.5 x 8.5 x 5.0 inches.

How are Nepalese copper statues made?

Nepalese statues and sculptures are best known for their unique small religious figures and ritual paraphernalia for over two thousand years. These are mainly cast in copper alloy. Nepal draws influences from the artistic styles of Buddhism and Hinduism, and therefore the sculptors of the country specialize in making the icons of both these religions. Over the years, Nepalese sculptures evolved into their own distinctive iconography. Some characteristic features of these sculptures that differ from other pieces are exaggerated physical postures, youthful and sensual features, languid eyes, wider faces having serene expressions, and ornate flourishes. The Buddhist deity icons of Nepal have tremendous demand in countries such as China and Tibet for ritual purposes in their temples and monasteries.

Nepalese statues and sculptures have a high copper content and therefore develop a slightly reddish patina on the surface as they age. However, the most unique feature of Nepalese copper statues is their decorative detailing. The pieces are heavily gilded and sometimes inlaid with semi-precious stones. This embellishment protects them from getting tarnished. The traditional lost-wax method for casting Nepalese copper statues remains the most practiced technique in Nepal for many centuries. This process involves many steps and requires skilled artists.

The first step in lost-wax sculpting is to make a wax replica of the desired Buddhist deity to be cast in copper. This replica is created by hand and therefore needs excellent artistic skills otherwise fine features will be lacking.

Once the wax replica is made, it is then coated with a special mixture of clay with a brush. This layer of clay is hardened when left to dry. A small hole is made on the base of the wax mould so that the wax flows away when it is heated.

At this stage, a hollow mould in the shape of the deity is obtained.

This is the time to pour liquid copper into the hollow mould which is then allowed to cool and harden inside a container of cold water. When the liquid metal has hardened, the mould is removed and the statue within is revealed.

The artist works on the details of the statue using various tools. It is then polished to get a shiny and lustrous surface.

Now comes the most important part of Nepalese art which is gold gilding. This is done by the traditional fire gilding method. A mixture of mercury and 18K gold is applied on the surface of the statue and heat is applied using a flame torch. The result is that mercury evaporates along with impurities, leaving a pure 24K gold finish.

The lost-wax method of sculpting is the most preferred technique

for artists to cast a metallic statue having intricate details. Since Nepalese copper sculptures require extraneous effort for giving a majestic look by adding special embellishments, it takes several weeks to complete one masterpiece. A 24K gold gilded copper sculpture retains its brilliant luster for many years and appears as like before. Nepalese sculptures continue to remain one of the finest specimens of the art of the East that have a strong aesthetic appeal that other sculptures cannot match.