Kartika Knife Buddhist Ritual Tool | Beautiful Filigree Artwork
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Size: 33.5cm (Height) x 22cm (Base)
Weight: 1.18kg
Materials: Copper Body, Gold Plated, Silver Plated, Artificial Stones: Turquoise, Coral
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About The Ritual Item :
The Kartika Knife, a Buddhist ritual tool with profound spiritual significance, is a Tibetan ceremonial dagger crafted from copper and adorned with gold, silver, and intricate filigree work. The turquoise and coral stones embedded in the dagger symbolize knowledge and protection, contributing a spiritual presence to your ceremonies. The Kartika Knife typically cuts through obstacles and symbolizes eradicating ignorance. It stands out for its artistry, combining exquisite gold plating with silver accents and set with precious stones, making it both functional and a stunning decorative item.
The filigree design on the body reflects the intricate craftsmanship found in Tibetan religious artifacts, provoking this dagger, a unique and sacred object suitable for meditation or ritual use. Whether employed for spiritual ceremonies, meditation practices, or as a symbolic display piece, the Kartika Knife is both beautiful and significant. The blend of gold, silver, and precious stones makes it essential to your spiritual journey.
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 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.
How to set up your own Buddhist Shrine?
Find a clean, quiet, and uncluttered spot.
Set up an altar table, and cover it with an altar cloth that calls to you
Place your sacred item at the center
