Buddhist Ritual Kartika Knife | Art & Collectables Nepal

Buddhist Ritual Kartika Knife

About The Ritual Item :

At a height of 24 cm, the Buddhist Ritual Kartika Knife is a monument to the artistry and spiritual value found in Buddhist rites. Crafted by hand from iron, this ceremonial tool has a profound symbolic meaning that symbolizes slicing through ignorance and illusion to reach enlightenment. Its meticulously crafted design is a testament to the passion and expertise of craftspeople committed to upholding holy customs and passing on spiritual knowledge to future generations.

The Kartika Knife is a powerful tool in Buddhist tantric rituals, representing the virtues of fierce compassion and knowledge with its exquisite workmanship and sacred symbolism. This ritual tool, whether employed in ceremonial rituals or held in high regard as a representation of spiritual transformation, serves as a constant reminder of the difficult path toward awakening and the transforming potential of compassion and wisdom in conquering obstacles in life.

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.

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Size: 24 cm(Height) x 19 cm(Width)
Weight: 1.52 kg
Materials: Iron
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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

Brocade Mount
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Consecration of Thangka Print
At the EvamRatna, the consecration procedure entails a precisely planned set of rituals and ceremonies. As requested for consecration/ blessing, we take the thangka print to respective Monasteries.

Please Note: Once consecrated, the Thangka Print becomes a sacred object and cannot be returned or refunded.