Kartika Knife Tibetan Ritual Tool | Sacred Buddhist Ceremony Dagger
Kartika Knife Tibetan Ritual Tool | Sacred Buddhist Ceremony Dagger
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Size: 11cm (Height) x 8.5cm (Width)
Weight: 0.13kg
Materials: Brass Body
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About The Ritual Item :
With a Vajra handle, this hand-carved Kartika knife is an essential Tibetan ritual tool used during sacred rites. The Kartika, which commonly represents spiritual liberation, is a curved knife strongly linked to Buddhist teachings. Made of brass, the elaborate pattern of the Vajra handle adds a profound layer of symbolism representing indestructibility, strength, and enlightenment. This item serves as both an essential ritual instrument and a lovely, spiritual ornament for any home or altar area.
The workmanship can be seen in every detail, from the delicate carving of the Vajra handle to the Kartika's well-refined edges. Its spiritual character makes it an excellent gift for anybody who values Tibetan culture or practices Buddhism. Its small size allows for simple exhibition while maintaining its profound significance as a protective artifact, making it an essential addition to any collection of sacred things or spiritual decor.
Introduction To The Kartika Knife :
While the Kartika is used in many Buddhist rituals, generally in connection with the kapala (skullcap), it is especially essential in the Tibetan practice of Chöd, a ritual involving self-sacrifice in which the practitioner visualizes their own body as an offering at a tantric feast. The Kartika is also famous for its use in the Tibetan sky burial ritual, in which dead bodies are cut into small pieces and left on top of special gats or burial platforms for the vultures to consume. Unexpectedly, the Kartika is also used in Feng Shui practice.
How to set up your own Buddhist Shrine?
Find a clean, quiet, and uncluttered spot.
Set up an altar table, and cover it with an altar cloth that calls to you
Place your sacred item at the center
