The more said about the great Lord Shiva Mahadeva, lesser is the justice done to His divine stature. He is the indubitable Adinatha, the paramaguru of the Natha sampradaya responsible for the exposition and dissemination of classical yoga.
It is said that the Devi Uma, His wife and daughter of the mountains, was the first yogashishya, to whom He imparted complete knowledge. In this portrayal of the Lord, He is captured in the midst of a great samadhi.
He is seated on a moderately flat-topped rock-body that is large enough to accommodate His virasana (ardha-padmasana). Having spread out His tigerskin asana atop the same and set the trishool by His side, He had gone into the higher reaches of dharana-dhyana-samadhi. His limbs are in perfect broad-based position, the eyes half-shut.
His body is burnt in the proximity of the Himalayan sun, but His face and hands are aglow with the prakash (illumination) of sattvaguna. The iconography of this work of art is replete. He is in His characteristic loincloth, complemented by minimal shringar.
A terrible hooded snake cradles on His broad shoulders. He has three eyes and karna-kundalas. From within the folds of His dense jata (matted tresses), an overpowered Devi Ganga is bound to emerge any moment now.
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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