Gold Plated Framed Manjushri / Jambiya Ritual Copper Statue Rupa frm Patan Nepal

Framed Manjushri / Jambiyang Statue. Machine Made with Hand Finishing Touch; Copper Alloy with Gold Plated and Hand Painted Face. Manjushri - The Bodhisattva of Wisdom.

Manjushri embodies the omniscient wisdom of enlightenment - the wisdom that discerns the true nature of reality. He can discriminate between correct and incorrect views and between beneficial and non-beneficial actions to be taken on one's spiritual path. He bestows intelligence, knowledge, wisdom, mastery of the teachings, eloquence and memory.

His name means "gentle glory" and he is especially revered in Nepal, where he is said to have enabled the founding of civilization in the Kathmandu Valley. Manjushri is also the patron Bodhisattva of the Kadampa i. Gelugpa order of Tibetan Buddhism, which is famous for its master scholars, called geshes. Manjushri's left hand is in Vitarka Mudra, the gesture of teaching and intellectual discussion.

This hand also holds the stem of a lotus flower that supports the Prajnaparamita, or Perfection of Wisdom sutra. The flaming sword in his right hand symbolizes the power of discriminating wisdom to cut through ignorance, the root of all suffering. Manjushri, in this sword-wielding pose, is representative of the courage and exertion needed to realize freedom. This fine quality statue is made from copper alloy, submitted to gold plating with hand painted face to yield a rich and sensuous finish; is a beautiful portrayal of Manjushri / Jambiyang.

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