{"product_id":"20th-century-antique-rare-authentic-mahakala-ceremonial-buddhist-ritual-phurba-three-sided-vajra-dorje-top-sacred-tibetan-tantric-dagger","title":"20th Century Antique Rare Authentic Mahakala Ceremonial Buddhist Ritual Phurba,Three-Sided Vajra Dorje Top Sacred Tibetan Tantric Dagger","description":"ANTIQUE TIBETAN BUDDHIST TANTRIC RITUAL DAGGER :\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe condition of the item is excellent. No damages. Some reasonable oxidation in a few areas, and a couple of tiny flea bites on the blade.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis antique phurba is from the personal collection of a Trantrik Ngakpa Practioner from Arunachal Pradesh, North Eastern India who had been using the item for many years.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nABOUT PHURBA :\u003cbr\u003e\nPhurba (Kila) three-sided peg, stake, knife, or nail-like ritual implement traditionally associated with Indo-Tibetan Buddhism, Bön, and Indian Vedic traditions.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe phurba or kīla is a three-sided peg, stake, knife, or nail-like ritual implement traditionally associated with Tibetan Buddhism. The Phurba is closely associated with the practice of the meditational deity Vajrakīlaya (Tibetan Dorje Phurba)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSYMBOLISM OFPHURBA DAGGER :\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Phurba blade usually has 3 triangular facets, meeting at the tip. Of these 3 faces, one joyful, one peaceful, one wrathful (vajrakilaya).  These represent, respectively, the blade's power to transform the negative energies known as the \"three poisons\" of desire, delusion, and aversion\/fear\/hate.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nVajrakilaya (the wrathful face) is embodied in the phurba as a means of destroying violence, hatred, and aggression by tying them to the blade of the phurba and then transmuting them with its tip.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis type of knife is used for a variety of ceremonial activities, such as offering blessings and making offerings to deities.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Phurba is a three-sided dagger used as a ritual implement to signify stability.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIts ornate design and symbolism make it a powerful and meaningful addition to any spiritual practice. Very useful for starting a new chapter in one's life! \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\nPRODUCT DETAILS :\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDESIGN :\u003cbr\u003e\nThe item is made from iron and brass. The blade is iron and the handle with three heads of Bhairaba and a heavy brass Dorje connecting the handle to the blade. Having a pommel, handle, and blade, phurbas are often segmented into threes on both the horizontal and vertical axes. This compositional arrangement highlights the importance of the spiritual energy triads. \u003cbr\u003e\nThe sword is decorated with Vajra as a handle with Chipu and flames at the end. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDIMENSIONS: \u003cbr\u003e\n12.5 long x 1 wide x 1.125 deep inches\u003cbr\u003e\n31.8 long x 2.54 wide x 3 deep cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWEIGHT:\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximately 621 Gms \/ 1.370 Lbs   \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMATERIAL:\u003cbr\u003e\nBrass and Iron\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nReligion :\u003cbr\u003e\nBuddhism\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN :\u003cbr\u003e\nTibet\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDISCLAIMER :\u003cbr\u003e\nIf the buyer needs further information, please get in touch with the shop manager and message section.We will be happy and honored to help you for more information and detailed photographs.\u003cbr\u003e\n","brand":"NamasteYOGAstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45622568059053,"sku":null,"price":285.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/0030\/0205\/files\/il_fullxfull.6182202730_pdyc.jpg?v=1768681833","url":"https:\/\/omtarastore.com\/products\/20th-century-antique-rare-authentic-mahakala-ceremonial-buddhist-ritual-phurba-three-sided-vajra-dorje-top-sacred-tibetan-tantric-dagger","provider":"OmTARAstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}