{"product_id":"khadga-1","title":"Vintage Tibetan iron and brass khadga #2","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe boddhisattva Manjushri is one of the so called 'Three Great Bodhisattva's'; the three bodhisattva's that are the nearest companions of Gautama Buddha and embody the three main focuses of the Buddhist practice; principles and qualities that we need to activate and cultivate in our life when walking the path to enlightenment. In this trinity, Vajrapani respresents the Power of Buddha, Avalokiteshvara the Compassion and Manjushri the Wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManjushri is most often depicted raising a (flaming) sword with his right hand. In Hinduism and Buddhism, this sword is called 'khadga' and represents the ability of wisdom to cut through ignorance and delusions, in order to see the true nature of reality. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe flames surrounding the sword symbolize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"430902891503503222\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ethe power to burn away and transform all kinds of negativity and destructive emotions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"430902891503503222\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe handle of this khadga carries the symbol of the dorje. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe word 'dorje' (or in Sanskrit 'vajra') translates both as 'lightning bolt' and as 'diamond'. The dorje symbolizes the true nature of the universe and reality; the endless, ultimate emptiness in which all possibilities exist. It supports in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"430902891503503222\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003efinding a clear path through the diversions of the 'monkey-mind' and ego-chatter, seeing what's real and what's not. \u003c\/span\u003eThe dorje as a symbol is often combined with other symbols and can be found on a wide array of ritual attributes. In this case it supports the (ritual) actions that can be done with the khadga, making sure they are done with diamond clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"430902891503503222\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe iron blade is held between the jaws of a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003emythical watercreature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMakara, who symbolizes the active energy and power that fuels the ritual actions of this khadga.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis khadga is from vintage origin and consists of an iron blade with brass ornaments. It shows some signs of its age, most noteable of which is that the iron blade has become rusty over time. Total length, including the handle is 39 centimeters. Total weight is 346 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly one available. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seawolf Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53374567285067,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7101\/7547\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_6033f300-cf26-4044-a514-edbc6d95756a.jpg?v=1770910067","url":"https:\/\/seawolfshop.com\/products\/khadga-1","provider":"Seawolf Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}