Six Arm Mahakala

Potala Gate

$280.00 

Beautiful Six Arm Mahakala Statue, hand made in Nepal.

Size: 5.75" X 4.25" X 2" 

The six-armed Mahakala, known as Shadbhuja Mahakala, is a wrathful and protective deity in Tibetan Buddhism, revered as a powerful guardian who embodies compassion through fierce and protective energy. Mahakala is often associated with the eradication of obstacles on the path to enlightenment, and his six-armed form signifies heightened power to protect and aid practitioners.

Key Elements of the Six-Armed Mahakala:

1. Six Arms: Each arm holds symbolic weapons or ritual items that represent different powers used to subdue negative forces and guard practitioners. Common items include:

Trident (symbolizing cutting through delusions and ego),

Sword (symbolizing wisdom that cuts through ignorance),

Skull Cup (filled with nectar, representing the consumption of human afflictions and desires),

Mala (prayer beads) (indicating his commitment to the recitation of sacred mantras),

Khatvanga Staff (a tantric symbol of transcendence),

Vajra Hook (symbolizing the draw of practitioners toward the path).

2. Wrathful Expression: His face is fierce, with a wide-eyed, intense gaze, often with three eyes representing his ability to see past, present, and future. His fangs are bared in a snarl, portraying his unyielding strength against obstacles.

3. Crown of Skulls: He wears a crown adorned with five skulls, each representing the transformation of the five negative emotions (anger, attachment, ignorance, pride, and envy) into wisdom.

4. Flaming Halo: Surrounding Mahakala is often a halo or aura of flames, symbolizing the burning away of ignorance and purification of defilements.

5. Tiger or Elephant Skin Cloak: Mahakala is frequently depicted wearing a tiger or elephant skin across his body, symbolizing his victory over