Six-Armed Mahakala Thangka
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A Touchstone for Unwavering Protection
Imagine a space in your home that radiates invincibility through this sacred portal featuring the Six-Armed Mahakala.
This painting is a daily touchstone, a source of fierce Protection, swift Wisdom, and the compassionate destruction of all negativity.
Thangka Specification
- Dimensions: 45 x 60 cm
- Sacred Materials: Genuine 24K Gold, Hand-Ground Mineral Pigments, Cotton Canvas
- Hand-Painted In: Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
- Artistic Tradition: Menri Style (Black & Gold Nagthang Technique)
- Framing: Unframed
- A Unique Creation: Original, one-of-a-kind devotional painting.
Iconography: A Visual Dharma Teaching
Six-Armed Mahakala (Shadbhuja) is a fierce emanation of Avalokiteshvara.
He appears wrathful not to cause harm, but to forcefully remove the obstacles that block your spiritual path.
- Sacred Form:
His midnight-blue body is depicted in the Nagthang style, where pure gold illuminates the darkness of the void.
He stands atop a white Vinayaka (Ganesha), symbolising the conquest of instinctive hindrances. - The Six Arms & Attributes:
Each hand holds a specific ritual implement symbolising his power:- Main Right Hand: Holds a Curved Knife (Kartika) to sever the root of ego and attachment.
- Main Left Hand: Holds a Skull Cup (Kapala) filled with wisdom nectar (blood), transforming death into life.
- Upper Right Hand: Holds a Rosary of Skulls (Mala), counting the endless activity of liberating beings.
- Upper Left Hand: Holds a Trident (Trishula), representing the Three Jewels (Buddha, Dharma, Sangha).
- Middle Right Hand: Holds a Damaru (Hand Drum), the sound of which awakens ignorance.
- Middle Left Hand: Holds a Noose (Pasha), to bind and tame the wandering, confused mind.
The Living Landscape of the Mind
The deity resides within a blazing inferno that represents the dynamic energy of wisdom.
- Background Style:
The Menri influence is seen in the stylized landscape details at the bottom, contrasting with the dramatic black void. - Symbolic Elements:
Masses of Golden Wisdom Flames surround the figure, signifying the burning away of all neurotic states.
A Legacy of Devotion in Every Brushstroke
This piece is a work of living history, imbued with the devotion of its creator.
- Artistic Lineage:
Painted by a master trained in the Menri tradition, known for its fluid lines and attention to landscape details. - Craftsmanship:
The intricate gold line work (jaktsang) requires a steady, meditative hand, ensuring the image vibrates with spiritual intensity.
A Sacred Tool for Your Path
- For Meditation & Sacred Space: Use this thangka as a powerful focal point to dispel fear and cultivate inner strength.
- The Heart-Mantra:
Chanting OM BENZA MAHAKALA HUM PHAT invokes his protective energy. - A Final Blessing:
May this thangka be a constant guardian, filling your home with light and your heart with fearless peace.
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