Buddhist Iron Kartika Knife
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Size: 37.5 cm(Height) x 30.5 cm(Width)
Weight: 4.76 kg
Materials: Iron Body
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Key Features:
- Hand-carved iron body with a traditional Tibetan design.
- A crescent-shaped blade with a hooked tip represents the removal of negative energy.
- The Makara motif at the base of the blade signifies protection and spiritual transformation.
- Half-vajra handle, symbolizing strength, wisdom, and enlightenment.
- Exquisite detailing and engravings showcasing expert craftsmanship.
- Used in Tibetan Buddhist rituals, particularly in Tantric practices.
- It is an excellent collector’s item or altarpiece, perfect for spiritual and decorative display.
The Buddhist Iron Kartika Knife is an intricately hand-carved artifact with deep spiritual significance in Tibetan Buddhism. Crafted from iron, this sacred blade features a flat, sharpened edge with a curved hook at its outer extremity, symbolizing the ability to cut through ignorance and attachment. The Makara, a mythical sea creature, is prominently displayed with its mouth wide open, appearing to hold the blade, signifying protection and transformation. Atop the handle, a half-vajra is present, symbolizing indestructibility and enlightenment. The combination of these elements makes this Kartika knife a decorative masterpiece and a symbolic representation of spiritual awakening in Buddhist traditions.
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 the bodies of the dead 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
