Engraved Tibetan Kartika Knife for Ritual Ceremonies
About Kartika Knife
This expertly engraved Tibetan Kartika Knife is 46.5 cm in height and 25.5 cm in width, weighing 3.93 kg. The crescent-shaped blade, made of iron, represents the removal of attachments, ignorance, and barriers to enlightenment. The elaborate handle depicts a wrathful protector deity, possibly Mahakala, who represents divine authority and the ability to resist negative forces. Intricate dragon-like designs offer protective symbolism, but fire or lotus images promote purity and spiritual enlightenment, highlighting their importance in Vajrayana Buddhist rituals.
The crescent-shaped blade and wrathful god handle of the Kartika symbolize the transformational power of Buddhist teachings, supporting devotees in rituals aimed at minimizing the ego and reaching spiritual clarity. It is an important tool in tantric ceremonies, sometimes used in conjunction with a vajra to represent the combination of wisdom and compassion. Its elaborate craftsmanship and profound symbolic value make it an excellent addition to altars, sacred settings, or collections reflecting Buddhist tradition.
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: 46.5 cm(Height) x 25.5 cm(Width)
Weight: 3.93 kg
Materials: Iron body
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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
