Description
Buddhist Ceremonial Knife
About The Ritual Item :
Handcrafted Buddhist ceremonial knife, intricately designed with crystal stone and adorned with gemstone inlays, weighing 0.33kg.
Features of the Buddhist Ceremonial Knife:
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Handmade Craftsmanship: Every detail of the knife showcases the artistry and skill of the artisan.
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Crystal Stone Base: The primary material, crystal stone, brings a luminous elegance to the knife, symbolizing clarity and purity.
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Gemstone Inlays: Intricately inlaid gemstones further enhance their visual appeal, adding touches of color and significance.
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Perfect Weight: At 0.33kg, the knife feels substantial in hand, providing a tangible connection to its spiritual purpose.
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Ceremonial Significance: Beyond its aesthetic beauty, the knife carries deep cultural and religious symbolism in Buddhist rituals.
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Size: 13cm(Height) x 11 cm(Base)
Weight: 0.33 kg
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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.