{"product_id":"blazing-protector-of-the-dharma-handcrafted-nepalese-six-armed-mahakala-statue","title":"Blazing Protector of the Dharma | Handcrafted Nepalese Six-Armed Mahakala Statue","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 32 cm \/ 12.6 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 23 cm \/ 9.1 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4.41 Kg \/ 9.7 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copper body, gold and acrylic paintings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy this Statue?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis masterpiece showcases Nepal's finest artistic traditions, combining vibrant acrylic artistry with authentic iconography, creating an unparalleled guardian for any sacred space or collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho is Six-Armed Mahakala?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix-Armed Mahakala stands as Buddhism's most formidable protector deity, serving as the wrathful guardian who destroys obstacles to spiritual awakening. This turquoise-bodied manifestation represents the active compassion of Avalokiteshvara, transformed into fierce protection for sincere dharma practitioners seeking liberation from suffering and ignorance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDivine Features and Wrathful Dance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis extraordinary statue captures Mahakala's terrifying beauty through his bulging red eyes that pierce through all delusions and see the ultimate nature of reality. His six powerful arms wield sacred implements, including the curved knife (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKartika\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), skull cup (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKapala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), trident (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrishul\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), and ritual objects, each symbolizing different methods of cutting through spiritual obstacles. The dynamic dancing posture upon prostrate figures demonstrates his triumph over ego and negative forces, while his ornate golden crown and jewelry reflect his enlightened status despite his wrathful appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSacred Symbolism and Meaning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vibrant turquoise body represents the indestructible nature of enlightened consciousness, while the surrounding flames of wisdom burn away ignorance and purify negative karma. His fierce expression embodies compassionate wrath—anger directed solely at suffering and its causes, never at beings themselves. The skull ornaments symbolize the impermanence of all phenomena and the transformation of death into wisdom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSanskrit and Buddhist Wisdom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Sanskrit, \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShadbhuja Mahakala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" means \"Six-Armed Great Time,\" signifying mastery over temporal existence and the cycles of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esamsara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Tibetan teachings describe him as \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMgon po phyag drug pa,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" the six-armed lord protector who guards the precious dharma teachings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSacred Mantra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Om Mahakala Hrih Hrih Hung Phat\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vajra icon","offers":[{"title":"32cm x 23cm","offer_id":47337821077721,"sku":"SAM002","price":975.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/9071\/8937\/files\/GHA_SAM002_SixArmedMahakala_M_1_f960c6e8-64c1-4d40-a325-293a1c3c5caf.jpg?v=1762069706","url":"https:\/\/vajraicon.com\/products\/blazing-protector-of-the-dharma-handcrafted-nepalese-six-armed-mahakala-statue","provider":"Vajra Icon","version":"1.0","type":"link"}