{"product_id":"handcrafted-sacred-kartika-knife","title":"Handcrafted Sacred Kartika Knife | Ritual Knife for Spiritual Ceremonies","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTibetan Kartika Knife | Vajrayana Buddhist Ritual Tool for Altar Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e------------------------------------------------\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: 39cm(Height) x 23cm(Length) x 15.5cm(Width)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: 2.29 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: Iron \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e------------------------------------------------\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Our Product\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"840\"\u003eThe Tibetan Kartika Knife stands at 39cm in height, with a 23cm length and 15.5cm width, making it a significant and powerful tool for Vajrayana Buddhist rituals. Crafted from iron, this ritual knife is used in ceremonies to purify energies, remove obstacles, and restore balance. Weighing 2.29kg, it has a commanding presence, perfect for display on an altar or used in spiritual rituals that require the cutting of negative forces. Its intricate design combines spiritual symbolism with functional artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"1538\"\u003eThe Tibetan Kartika Knife is deeply symbolic. The triangular blade represents the severing of ignorance, negative energy, and obstacles in one's spiritual path. The handle is adorned with a protective deity face, symbolizing divine protection and spiritual guidance. The presence of the flame motif suggests the purification of impure energies, while the skull motifs further emphasize the transformation of negative elements into spiritual wisdom. The iron material enhances the strength and sacred energy of the Kartika, making it an essential tool in Vajrayana practices for protection, purification, and the achievement of spiritual clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1890\"\u003eThis Tibetan Kartika Knife is ideal for those seeking to enhance their Vajrayana practices or add a significant spiritual tool to their altar display. Whether used in ritual ceremonies, placed in a sacred space, or as a gift for spiritual growth, this ritual tool brings both spiritual protection and transformative energy into your life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction To The Kartika Knife :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile 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, where 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EC","offers":[{"title":"39cm x 15.5cm","offer_id":48529047486714,"sku":"23550ECKartikaKnife","price":1092.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0442\/7218\/9604\/files\/e46a586a-845d-4181-9fe2-e3ba84371e0c-copy.jpg?v=1774413587","url":"https:\/\/enlightenmentthangka.com\/products\/handcrafted-sacred-kartika-knife","provider":"Enlightenment Thangka","version":"1.0","type":"link"}