{"product_id":"buddhist-phurba-with-kartika-knife","title":"Buddhist Phurba with Kartika Knife | Tibetan Ritual Dagger","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eVajrayana Phurba and Kartika | Traditional Tibetan Buddhist Ritual Artwork\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e------------------------------------------------\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: 15.5cm(Height) x 7cm(Length) x 2.5cm(Width)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: 0.11 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: Brass with artificial Stones \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e------------------------------------------------\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Our Product\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eBuddhist Phurba with Kartika Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e, made in \u003cstrong\u003e2018\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a finely crafted Vajrayana ritual object combining the traditional form of a \u003cstrong\u003ePhurba (Kīla)\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003eKartika ritual knife\u003c\/strong\u003e. The piece is made from brass and decorated with colorful artificial stones, including a prominent turquoise-colored stone at the center. The upper section features the three-sided Phurba handle with detailed ornamental carving, while the lower portion extends into a long pointed blade-like form decorated with turquoise-colored inlay. A distinctive Kartika blade is incorporated horizontally on one side, creating a unique combination of two traditional ritual implements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Phurba is a ritual implement associated with \u003cstrong\u003eVajrayana Buddhist practices\u003c\/strong\u003e, traditionally symbolizing the subjugation and transformation of obstacles and harmful forces. Its three-sided form is commonly understood in relation to the transformation of negative forces and the stabilization of spiritual practice. The \u003cstrong\u003eKartika\u003c\/strong\u003e, or curved ritual knife, is another important implement found in Tibetan Buddhist ritual traditions and is particularly associated with cutting through obstacles and attachments. The central turquoise-colored stone and red decorative elements provide contrasting accents against the aged brass surface, while the detailed metalwork and craftsmanship reflect the traditional artistry of Himalayan ritual objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e2018 Vajrayana Phurba with Kartika Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e is suitable for \u003cstrong\u003eBuddhist altar displays, ritual collections, shrine rooms, meditation spaces, monasteries, and collectors of Himalayan sacred art\u003c\/strong\u003e. It can be displayed as a representation of traditional Vajrayana ritual implements and their symbolic association with transformation, protection, and the removal of obstacles. The combination of the Phurba, Kartika, brass craftsmanship, and decorative stonework makes this a distinctive piece for collections focused on Tibetan Buddhist ritual art and Himalayan cultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction To The Kartika Knife :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile 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, where 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eView More from Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/evamratna.com\/collections\/ritual-knives-collection\" title=\"Ritual Knives Collection\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRitual Knives Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"THX","offers":[{"title":"15.5cm x 2.5cm","offer_id":48971077320958,"sku":"28340THXPhurbawithKartikaKnife","price":455.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/7214\/2590\/files\/uc_75025898-d021-4957-8a8f-1eb893abed36.jpg?v=1789554600","url":"https:\/\/evamratna.com\/products\/buddhist-phurba-with-kartika-knife","provider":"Evamratna","version":"1.0","type":"link"}