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14" Lord Vishnu in his Cosmic Magnification In Brass | Handmade | Made In India
14" Lord Vishnu in his Cosmic Magnification In Brass | Handmade | Made In India
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After theCreation has been accomplished, Brahma loses his relevance and remains nomore a part of the spiritual vision and hence does not have the Vishva-roop.Shiva, as Sadashiva, is himself the cosmos, or the Creation is only hisextension. Hence, in his context Vishva-roop has no relevance. It is onlyVishnu who needs cosmic magnification as it is only in him that the creationsustains and prevails. It is thus only Vishnu, or his incarnations, who hasbeen perceived in Vishva-roop.
The central figure in this excellent statue is a representation of Vishnu.The towering crown, the Vaishnava tilaka on forehead, the Srivatsa mark onhis chest, the large garland of Parijata flowers, lavish ornamentation andchakra, or the disc, gada, or the mace, lotus and conch like attributes inhands, are characteristic features of the iconography of Lord Vishnu. Theseven-hooded mythical serpent Shesh, or Adishesh, which has its hoodsunfurling above the head of Lord Vishnu like a canopy and its tail partcoiling behind him, is his all time companion. Cast in khadagasana, the mostusual posture of his icon, Lord Vishnu has around his shoulders his usualsash and his adhovastra, a dhoti, tied with a rich lavish girdle andoverlaid with ornaments of gold suspending from it. He has been cast witheighteen arms, all carrying in them weapons and attributes, which theconvention assigns to him and other gods. If he is carrying the trident andthe rabbit of Shiva and the khadag, or the sword of Kali, he is alsocarrying the battle-axe and the broken tusk of Ganesh. One of his hands isheld in abhaya.
He has seven heads flanking on each of his left and right. Each of them hasa distinct character and representative form of one of the gods, somesymbolising divinity and others elements of cosmos. These gods includeprimarily Shiva, Brahma, Ganesh, Hanuman, Indra, Agni, Sun, Moon, Maruta,Kubera, Varuna and Yama and Brahma's three sons. With Shiva and BrahmaVishnu forms the Gods-Trio, the timeless existence. Ganesh and Hanumanrepresent the timeless tradition of faith and the divinity which enshrinesin all created beings, whether men or animals. Agni represents life, energyand vitality, Maruta, the wind-god, space, Indra rains and cosmic balance,Yama, the immeasurable time, Varuna the ocean, oceanic wealth and water,Kubera all prosperity and riches, cycle of Sun and Moon the decay, death anddissolution as also all vegetation and life and Brahma's three sons theentire mankind. Conjointly they constitute the cosmos and appended with LordVishnu they effect his cosmic magnification. The image is contained within aprabhavali, the fire-arch, which it fully pervades. In Indian tradition,fire-arch symbolizes cosmos. This further strengthens deity's cosmicextension. Minuteness of details and finess of carving is beyond words,which one may appreciate with one's own eyes.
This description by Prof. P.C. Jain and Dr Daljeet. Prof. Jain specializeson the aesthetics of ancient Indian literature. Dr Daljeet is the chiefcurator of the Visual Arts Gallery at the National Museum of India, NewDelhi. They have both collaborated on numerous books on Indian art andculture.
Of Related Interest:
Vishnu's Vishwa Rupa (Madhubani Painting on Hand Made Paper Treated with Cow Dung)
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 polishedlook.
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.
From the Cosmic Form collection in our Sculptures category, this is 14" Lord Vishnu in his Cosmic Magnification In Brass | Handmade | Made In India. Item specifications: Brass Statue | 14.5 inch x 8 inch x 4 inch | 9 kgThis brass statue represents in a queer contrast, Lord Vishnu's Vishva-roop, a manifestation of the great lord that includes in it the entire cosmos, or a form of which the cosmos is only a magnificat
