15078EDKartikaKnife
Tibetan Crystal Kartika Knife with Turquoise & Coral Inlay
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Tibetan Crystal Kartika Knife | With Filigree Copper Detailing
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Size: 24cm (Height) x 18cm (Width)
Weight: 0.54kg
Materials: Crystal, Copper, Filigree work, Gold Plated, Artificial stone: Coral, Turquoise
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About The Ritual Item :
This Tibetan Crystal Kartika Knife is a potent Buddhist ritual blade that represents the removal of ego, ignorance, and worldly attachments. This sacred knife, measuring 24 cm in height and 18 cm in breadth, has a transparent crystal handle with a vajra-style crown. The blade is precisely crafted from gold-plated copper, adorned with intricate filigree work, and set with brilliant turquoise and coral stones, which represent spiritual energy and compassion. The Kartika, which has traditionally been used in Vajrayana ceremonies by wrathful deities such as Vajrayogini, depicts the capacity of wisdom to dismantle false beliefs.
Handcrafted by expert artisans, this ritual Kartika is both an important ceremonial object and a stunning piece of holy decor. The delicate filigree patterns on the blade, together with the gemstone inlays, exemplify centuries of Himalayan workmanship and spiritual intent. Whether displayed on a personal altar, utilized in tantric rituals, or treasured as a Buddhist item, this Kartika knife promotes clarity, focus, and transformation. This Tibetan Kartika Knife is ideal for practitioners, collectors, and anyone who appreciates Tibetan iconography. It combines religious use with beauty.
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 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.
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
