5" Tibetan Buddhist Deity Manjushri, Wielding The Characteristic Sword In Brass | Handmade | Made In India

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According to the Buddhist legends, when Buddha asked Manjushri how he wanted his enlightenment, Manjushri replied that he wanted a complete and true Enlightenment. He then added that he is not vehemently following Enlightenment, since he sees no difference between true wisdom and himself. Buddha was very pleased with this reply. In Tibetan iconography, Manjushri is represented as seated cross-legged, with a sword in his hand, appearing in motion. He is believed to cut through all ignorance and pride stemming from it. This brass idol shows a similar representation, where Manjushri is adorned with precious jewels and a decorated crown. His upper garment looks as if moving in the wind while the Bodhisattva sits unaffected, focused on his duty of cleansing the world of the darkness of obliviousness.