Buddhism was founded by the teachings of Gautam Buddha. He is the one who is woken up to the reality by understanding life in its deepest way; free from greed, hatred and ignorance. The tree shown in this statue is a large and ancient sacred tree located in Bodh Gaya (Bihar). Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment (bodhi) while meditating underneath this tree.
The image visible on this page shows Buddha sitting on a thick, two layered, carved plinth, symbolic of his status as the ruler of religious realms. He sits in a meditation pose with left hand kept at the juncture of his legs, holding a pot and right hand is held high in gyana Mudra and the palm facing forward. He wears a heavy bordered robe perfectly draped over his body; long earlobes symbolize his ability to listen all the sufferings of the world and three carved lines on the neck represent his deep and soulful voice. Hairs are metaphoric of human’s ignorance and illusion, thus Buddha who is said to have cut his earlier long and curly hair, shows his way of getting rid of these negative aspects and keep the body and mind clean to reach the aim of true understanding.
The tree at the corner of the pedestal having life like striations, with its leaves and branches extending over Buddha’s head is famously known as the tree of enlightenment or the bodhi tree. It is said that its leaves are in the shape of a heart, as also depicted in the statue, symbolizing love. Two birds can be seen sitting on top of the tree enhancing its natural essence.
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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