Swami Kheta Ram Ji or Kheteshwar Ji Maharaja is a great Hindu saint, who was born in the Rajapurohit community of Rajasthan and dedicated his life to the betterment of his community and the rest of the society, after becoming an ascetic at the tender age of 12. He is also credited with the establishment of the Brahma Dham, in the Baramer district- one of the very few temples dedicated to the creator Brahma, and the only one where Brahma resides with his wife Savitri.
Kheteshwar Maharaja even during his childhood was filled with devotion for the ultimate truth or Brahma. His detachment from the material world worried his brother who fixed his marriage with a girl from their community. When Maharaja Ji came to know about this, he visited his bride-to-be, gifted her a chunri (bridal stole), and addressed her as “sister”. This marked his total departure from the illusionary human relationships and toward Brahma. He was initiated by his guru (teacher) Ganesharam Ji and performed severe austerities for many years.
Legends tell us that due to the curse of goddess Savitri, Brahma Ji had only one temple, in Pushkar. If anyone attempted to build another shrine for Brahma, they were bound to die as soon as the temple started functioning. Swami Khetaram Ji aimed to construct a temple for Brahma in his village and started the work in the year 1961. When faced with a dearth of funds, Swami Ji mounted on his white horse, went from house to house in his community, and collected Chanda (donation), but made sure that the temple was completed. Within 24 hours of the establishment and commencement of ceremonies in the temple, Swami Kheteshwar Ji Maharaja left the human realm. His soul united with Brahma, who is the source of all life.
Sri Kheta Ram Ji is presented as a glorious ascetic in this fine brass murti. He is sitting on the hide of a tiger- a symbol of the power of abstinence. Kheta Ram Ji wears the pagadi (headgear) characteristic of his community, his forehead has an auspicious sign or Tilak, and adorning his neck is a Rudraksha bead rosary. His hands are placed in his lap, his fingers intertwined, forming the Vishudha (pure) mudra- a hand gesture used to awaken the throat chakra, that signifies a balance between the inner and the outer world and a knowledge of the nothingness that is the reality of our existence. With precision, the maker of this brass image has succeeded in bringing a likeness with the actual photos of Swami Kheta Ram Ji.
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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