Protector Deity for Spiritual Protection Six Armed Mahakala Sculpture | A Treasure for Dharma Seekers
Embrace the Six-Armed Mahakala's dynamic power and protective presence with this sculpture. Six Armed Mahakala, regarded as a powerful protector in Vajrayana Buddhism, represents the fierce side of compassion. He removes obstacles and harmful forces protecting the Dharma and practitioners. Mahakala's six-armed figure is particularly significant, symbolizing his capacity to overcome the six root afflictions. Standing 15.7 inches (40 cm) tall with a base width of 12.0 inches (30.5 cm), this statue symbolizes Mahakala's fierce compassion. The strong expression and meticulously carved characteristics demonstrate the artisan's extraordinary talent and dedication. Crafted from copper and decorated with 24K gold gilding and acrylic paintings, this statue radiates both beauty and powerful spiritual energy.
He is depicted with a fearsome face with three glaring eyes, indicating awareness of the past, present, and future. The flaming halo represents his never-ending effort to destroy ignorance and transform negativity into enlightened energy. His six arms represent the six perfections (Paramitas), which are generosity, morality, patience, effort, concentration, and wisdom. His dynamic, wrathful posture, crushing demons underfoot, indicates his ability to overcome negative forces and his willingness to protect the Dharma. The face, painted in gold and acrylic, captures the fierce determination of this wrathful defender in exquisite detail.
Size: 15.7”/40cm (Height) x 12.0”/30.5cm (Base)
Weight: 5.62 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
A key character in Tibetan Buddhism, Six-Armed Mahakala represents the wrathful energy and protecting force required to overcome impediments to spiritual advancement. Being a forceful example of compassion, he serves as a powerful reminder of the need to face and transform harmful energy and forces. In order to invoke his protection and blessings for practitioners as well as the larger community, his practice consists of rituals, prayers, and offerings.
