The statue represents the post-enlightenment period in the Buddha’s life. It is after the realization has been accomplished that his right hand ejects proclaiming that the path to light has been obtained. With the twist and curve of its forefinger and thumb, a gesture conventionalised in iconographic tradition as ‘vitark’ or ‘vyakhyana-mudra’ – interpretive or teaching posture, it removes the veil of ignorance and brings the light in.
The Buddha’s images in ‘vitark’ or ‘vyakhyana-mudra’ illustrate two contexts : one, the ‘dharma-chakra-pravartana’ – setting the wheel of Law in motion, the occasion of his first sermon that he delivered at Sarnath to his five prior colleagues after attaining Enlightenment, and the other, his journey pan subcontinent as the universal teacher.
However, the portrayal of both in Buddhist sculptures varies from this image. While in the former ‘vitark-mudra’ is the both hands’ gesture, in the latter, ‘vitark-mudra’ is invariably the gesture of a standing or rather walking Buddha figure, not seated as here.
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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