{"product_id":"six-armed-mahakala-the-fierce-protector-of-sacred-dharma","title":"Six-Armed Mahakala | The Fierce Protector of Sacred Dharma","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\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\u003e31.7 cm \/ 12.5 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\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24.1 cm \/ 9.5 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\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.7 kg \/ 10.36 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\u003eOxidized copper body, silver-plated, 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 traditional Nepalese artistry in oxidized copper with silver plating. Every intricate detail—from the dancing flames to the ornate lotus base—reflects generations of devotional metalworking expertise, creating a powerful focal point for protection rituals and tantric meditation practices.\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 one of Buddhism's most powerful protective deities—a wrathful manifestation of compassion that destroys ignorance and spiritual obstacles. Known as the \"Great Black One,\" this fierce guardian serves as the protector of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDharma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a swift remover of negative karma, transforming spiritual adversity into enlightened wisdom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmbodiment of Divine Wrath and Compassion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the sacred workshops of Nepal emerges this extraordinary Six-Armed Mahakala statue, where master artisans have channeled centuries of tantric Buddhist tradition into oxidized copper and silver. This formidable dharmapala stands as Buddhism's most revered protector deity, his terrifying visage concealing boundless compassion for all sentient beings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSacred Form and Divine Power\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMahakala's six powerful arms extend in dynamic motion, each hand wielding sacred implements—the curved knife (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekartika\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), severing ignorance, the skull cup (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekapala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) containing the nectar of wisdom, and prayer beads marking the cycles of time. His three blazing eyes pierce through illusion with wrathful omniscience, while his fierce expression with bared fangs represents the destruction of negative forces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStanding in the powerful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealidhasana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e warrior pose, his body tramples upon obstacles to enlightenment. The roaring flames that engulf his form symbolize the purifying fire of wisdom that consumes ego and delusion, while his dark blue-black body represents the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edharmakaya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—the unchanging nature of ultimate reality.\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\u003eMahākāla\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" means \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat Time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" or \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat Black One\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\" embodying the deity who transcends temporal limitations. As the wrathful manifestation of Avalokiteshvara, he serves as the fierce guardian of tantric teachings and protector of serious practitioners.\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\u003cem\u003e\"Om Shri Mahakala Hum Hum Phat Svaha\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vajra icon","offers":[{"title":"31.7cm x 24.1cm","offer_id":47333012275417,"sku":"OSAM001","price":975.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/9071\/8937\/files\/1copy_ee4d7d26-423a-4c72-bd41-bd912604faf7.jpg?v=1758801918","url":"https:\/\/vajraicon.com\/products\/six-armed-mahakala-the-fierce-protector-of-sacred-dharma","provider":"Vajra Icon","version":"1.0","type":"link"}