Engraved Tibetan Kartika Knife | Buddhist Symbol of Transformation and Compassion
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Product Description
Product Description
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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Additional Services
Additional Services
Consecration
At the EvamRatna, the consecration procedure entails a precisely planned set of rituals and ceremonies. As requested for consecration/ blessing, we take the items to respective Monasteries.
Please Note: Once consecrated, the item becomes a sacred object and cannot be returned or refunded.
Shipping | Refund | Return Policies
Shipping | Refund | Return Policies
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Return and Refund:
For any reason you need to return your item, we're here to help.
- If you're not fully satisfied, you may request a return within 14 days of delivery. To be eligible for a return, the item must be in its original condition. Once we receive the item back, we will process your refund.
- In Case of Customs Return, where the package is returned to us from customs due to incomplete documentation, unresponsiveness, or refusal to accept the parcel by the receiver, we will deduct certain percentage of the order value to cover the international shipping and handling costs.
Please Note: Once consecrated, the Thangka Print becomes a sacred object and cannot be returned or refunded.
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