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22" Shiva Engaged in Penance: Yoga-Dakshina-Murti Shiva In Brass | Handmade | Made In India

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Item Code: XJ28
Specifications:
Brass Sculpture
Height: 22.50 inch
Width: 14.50 inch
Depth: 10.00 inch
Weight: 15.22 kg
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This brilliant brass-cast, with selective parts anodized in deep maroon abounding in great lustre leaving the rest for revealing gold-like resplendence and far greater beauty in mutual contrast, represents Lord Shiva as engaged in ‘yoga’, one of his earliest reported forms subsequently classified in the Shaivite iconography as Yoga Dakshina-Murti or Yoga-Murti Shiva. The image also combines two other aspects of his being. He has been represented as granting ‘abhaya’ – protection against everything untoward, and the image also incorporates some elements of Bhairava iconography, the garlands and arms-bands of skulls and skin-colour suggestive of ‘Bhashma-arti’ – ash-smearing ritual performed at every Jyotirlinga shrine before day-break at about 4. 00, in particular. Bhairava is Shiva’s independently worshipped manifestation or rather the only iconic or anthropomorphic form in worship with independent shrines dedicated to it and a set of widely different worship rituals. The most sacred of all Shaivite worship rituals, and their essence, ‘Bhashma-arti’ is a privileged occasion to be a part of. These elements obviously impart to the image far greater divinity.

Shiva’s other iconic manifestations : Uma-Maheshvara, Lakulisha, Vrash-vahana, Tripurantaka … are widely represented forms of his image but hardly ever enshrining a sanctum. His wider worship centres on Shiva-ling icons, his aniconic manifestation, now in worship for over five thousand years and enshrines all twelve Shaivite seats, the Jyotirlingas. Excavations of several Harappan sites have revealed a number of votive Shiva-ling icons suggestive of Shiva’s aniconic worship cult prevalent those days. These sites have also revealed his anthropomorphic icons representing him as engaged in ‘yoga’. This form of Shiva has been identified as Mahayogi Shiva, perhaps the predecessor of the Puranic ‘Yoga Dakshina-Murti’ form in which he has been perceived as the great master of Yoga. Astonishingly beautiful this brass-statue represents him not merely as engaged in ‘yoga’ but having mastered the science the ‘Dakshina-Murti’ Shiva also employs an aspect of his being in demonstrating ‘yoga’ and assuring of its great merit.

Characteristic to Yoga-Murti or Yoga-Dakshina-Murti iconography, a form that mandates suspension of all acts of body and manifests meditative quiescence enabling the ‘eye’ to descend within, Lord Shiva’s form has been conceived with normal two arms, not the usual four, one revealing a posture subordinate to Yoga, and other, illustrating assurance which a Master alone could simultaneously undertake. It is thus that one hand held in ‘abhaya’ is often included as one of the features in the Dakshina-Murti iconography. Except the symbolic trident hung upon his right arm he does not carry any attribute suggestive of an act. Different from the later variant of Dakshina-Murti imagery representing the great master as seated with the right leg laid suspending over the figure of Apasamarapurusha, this statue adheres to the cross-legged, or rather ‘padmasana’ posture of Indus Mahayogi form.

An exceptionally balanced form, the figure of Shiva has been modeled with delightful anatomy and childlike innocence enshrining his face. The image has been cast with a round face and well defined features : sharp nose, cute small lips, semi-drowsy eyes, sensitively treated chin, cheeks and forehead and subdued form of the third eye. His long gold-like lustrous hair are alike beautiful and elegant either when knotted into a coiffure or when falling and laid on shoulders. Snake is an essential feature of his imagery but the snakes’ enormity, a number of them crawling all over his figure, is not the feature of this image. It has a single one, though prominently conceived, laid around the neck – a mere symbolic presence. In place of large size prayer-beads on the neck – the usual feature of Dakshina-Murti imagery, the statue has a pair of skull garlands and armlets laid around the neck and arms. These skull-garlands, the attribute of Bhairava, afford to his form in this statue further dimensional breadth. He has tiger skins for both, his loincloth as also for his seat. To let the jata-juta reveal its beauty and lustre the artist did not crowd his coiffure with many symbols and has used only the crescent form to adorn it.

This description by Prof. P.C. Jain and Dr Daljeet. Prof. Jain specializes on the aesthetics of ancient Indian literature. Dr Daljeet is the chief curator of the Visual Arts Gallery at the National Museum of India, New Delhi. They have both collaborated on numerous books on Indian art and culture.



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.

 

  • The best and simplest way to maintain a brass statue is to clean it at least twice a week using a soft cloth or cotton rag. This will prevent dust from accumulating on the surface. Dusting is especially important for outdoor statues since it is prone to dust accumulation much more than indoors.

 

 

  • To give a natural shine and luster to the statue, you may apply coconut or olive oil using cotton on every portion. You can use a toothbrush to get to the small crevices but do not be too harsh. This will make the brass statue appear fresh and new with a polished look.


  • 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. 

Frequently Asked Questions
  • Q. Is the statue hollow or solid ?
    A. Brass statues are made through a process of clay casting, hence are hollow. Whereas, panchaloha bronze statues are made through a process of lost wax casting, hence they are solid.
  • Q. Can I see the original photo of the product ?
    A. For original pictures of the statue, kindly email us at [email protected].
  • Q. Can I return the statue ?
    A. All returns must be postmarked within seven (7) days of the delivery date. All returned items must be in new and unused condition, with all original tags and labels attached. To know more please view our return policy.
  • Q. Can you customise the statue for me ?
    A. For any customisation, kindly email us at [email protected].
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