Kartika Knife Tibetan Crafts | Vajrayana Ritual Item
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Size: 12.5cm (Height) x 12cm (Width)
Weight: 0.15kg
Materials: Brass Body, Iron Body
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About The Ritual Item :
This hand-carved Kartika knife is an essential Vajrayana ceremonial Tibetan crafts item, revered for its spiritual meaning in sacred rituals. The knife, with its superbly crafted brass handle and iron blade, represents removing ignorance and protecting spiritual practitioners. The delicate craftsmanship of the brass handle, with rich decorative motifs, adds to its aesthetic and spiritual significance, making it a fine addition to any altar or sacred area.
The Kartika's significance in Tibetan Buddhism is deep, demonstrating the ability to break down illusions and offer insight. This particular item, with its attractive yet useful form, serves as both a tool and a declaration of spiritual dedication. This Kartika knife, whether used for meditation, rituals, or exhibited as a spiritual relic, is vital for anybody who values Tibetan Buddhist traditions or wants to add a strong piece of spiritual art to their collection.
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
