Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Yogiraj Patanjali Stone Statue

 The foundation of all later Schools of Yoga go back to Patanjali.
The word Yoga automatically calls to mind Sage "Patanjali" the founder and father of Yoga Sutras.

Traditional depiction of Patanjali in meditation with four arms and his lower portion as the Ananta Sesa Cobra, representing the original source of all teachers & Gurus. His 2 rear hands hold the emblems of Vishnu, A Discus and Conch, while his front hands are in the Namaste or prayer postion, the Anjali Mudra. Patanjali, is the original author of the Yoga Sutras.

 Patanjali's Yoga has essentially to do with the mind and its modifications. It deals with the training of the mind to achieve oneness with the Universe. Incidental to this objective are the acquisition of siddhis or powers.
Lord Patañjali is reckoned to be an incarnation of the serpent Ananta, whose name means 'the endless one' -- and who is another form of Adisesa. The Lord Vishnu sits upon Adisesa before the beginning of creation. Patañjali himself is generally depicted as half human and half serpent, with the human torso emerging from the coils of the all-powerful serpent who is awakening in the moment of creation. The serpent embodies that creative energy. Lord Patañjali's hands are in the traditional Indian greeting of 'namaste' -- sometimes called an 'añjali' or offering. Since 'pata' means fallen, 'Patanjali' can be roughly translated as 'the grace (or "the grace-full one") that falls from heaven'.

The aim of Patanjali Yoga is to set man free from the cage of matter. Mind is the highest form of matter and man freed from this dragnet of Chitta or Ahankara (mind or ego) becomes a pure being.

The mind or Chitta is said to operate at two levels-intellectual and emotional. Both these levels of operation must be removed and a dispassionate outlook replace them. Constant Vichara (enquiry) and Viveka (discrimination between the pleasant and the good) are the two means to slay the ego enmeshed in the intellect and emotions. Vairagya or dispassion is said to free one from the pain of opposites love and hate, pleasure and pain, honour and ignominy, happiness and sorrow.
Concentration also calls for regulation of conduct if Bhakti must develop. Good cheer, compassion, absence of jealousy, complacence towards the virtuous and consideration towards the wicked must be consciously cultivated.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Blessing Buddha Statue Stone Sculpture

Dipankar is from "deepa" meaning lamp. He is the most celebrated and the first of the twenty-four Buddhas. When the time came for him to descend he entered the womb of one of the spouses of the king as the king was thought most suitable to be his father. When the queen was in the throes of childbirth she asked the king to send her to a lotus pond. As soon as she reached the spot, an island sprung up in the midst of the pond for the Bodhisttva to take birth. A large number of bright lamps manifested miraculously.

Like all other Buddhas, Dipankara has short curly hair, usbnisba, urna and long earlobes. Sometimes his right hand is in abbaya mudra. When a triad is formed he is flanked by two Bodhisattvas. Dipankara has always been popular in China.
Dharmachakra in Sanskrit means the 'Wheel of Dharma' In this mudra the thumb and index finger of both hands touch at their tips to form a circle. This circle represents the Wheel of Dharma, or in metaphysical terms, the union of method and wisdom. The three remaining fingers of the two hands remain extended. The three extended fingers of the right hand represent the three vehicles of the Buddha's teachings, namely: 1-hearers of the teachings 2-solitary realizers 3-Mahayana or 'Great Vehicle'.
This statue comes with beautiful hand carving work on it. The attractive designs carved on this statue makes them perfect to be kept in luxurious and modern drawing rooms as a symbol of luck, wealth and prosperity.
The stunning beauty of this amazing Buddha head sculpture is truly a sight to behold.Our Buddha head statues can easily enlighten the mind and sole and is perfect for meditation.Captures peaceful facial expression with a serene smile that radiates hope and love.This stone buddha head is entirely handmade by skilled artisans of Orissa,India.Tenhance your home aesthetic with the elegant Eastern feel of this stunning sand stone Buddha head.Beautiful and magnificent.
Buddha statues serve an important role in conveying teachings, particularly in traditional societies with low literacy rates.Buddha statue inspire us to develop our inner qualities to achieve happiness good fortune. Buddha statue also bring the satisfaction in our lives.The Buddha's ethereal features are emphasized, while its human features are emphasized.Another important aspect of buddha statue is the mudras, or hand gestures conveying certain ideas. (concentration, knowledge, and fulfillment of vows).
Buddha statues symbolize protection and peace in one's home or garden. Place Buddha statues in central areas in your home or office for daily inspirational dn as an reminder of our own capacity to achieve the good life.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Printed Kaftns Cotton Caftan

Our traditional Fashion kaftan takes on a great new look. Try this comfortable, wear-anyday caftan. It's a comfortable, classic, great style that will keep you comfortable and classy all year long. Made of 100% cotton. Hand wash. Made in India.
Casual cotton caftans are perfect for a social occasion or just to be used around the house for relaxing in, the beautiful colorful designs, low prices, fabulously luxurious fabrics and attention to detail make our caftans ideally suited for women. Wonderfully versatile full length kaftans from the MogulInterior Collection are perfect or the patio or as resort wear. The caftans are made from 100% cotton. Ideal casual wear for summer, holidays and the warm weather. They come in a number of different embroidery designs and colors. Full length versatile kaftans are available to you in assorted prints and ethnic colors as well as plain.

Ethnic printed on Crimson Red and blue,the cotton caftans are casual and comfortable to wear. Nightwear or lounge wear they are easy to wash and wear.Ideal for summer holidays and warm weather. Perfect for lounging in at the patio and work great as pool side cover-ups.

Casually relax in serene comfort in a flowing caftan or robe. What is a caftan? A caftan is a free flowing fluid comfort garment, usually long with long or short sleeves. The caftan has a long history around the world as a traditional garment. In today's fast paced times, the caftan has experienced revived popularity as a comfortable garment away from form-fitted styles. A caftan can be worn as casual house wear, women's sleepwear or elegant party wear


Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Gods Wood Carving Sculptures

 Our wood carvings range from the vibrant coloration of Indian temples to natural wood colors.Ganesh, Lakshmi ,Krishna, Saraswati, Parvati and all the Hindu Gods and Goddesses come to life in our fine wooden sculptures.

Handmade Wooden handcarved Ganesh Statue - Simbol of Goodluck
Ganesha the elephant-deity riding a mouse has become one of the commonest mnemonics for anything associated with Hinduism. This not only suggests the importance of Ganesha, but also shows how popular and pervasive this deity is in the minds of the masses.
The Lord of Success
The son of Shiva and Parvati, Ganesha has an elephantine countenance with a curved trunk and big ears, and a huge pot-bellied body of a human being. He is the Lord of success and destroyer of evils and obstacles. He is also worshipped as the god of education, knowledge, wisdom and wealth. In fact, Ganesha is one of the five prime Hindu deities

Krishna is usually regarded as the eight incarnation of lord Vishnu and was born in the Dvarpara Yuga as the "dark one". Lord Krishna is the embodiment of love and divine joy, that destroys all pain and sin. He is the protector of sacred utterances and cows. Krishna is an instigator of all forms of knowledge and born to establish the religion of love.

Saraswati is the Goddess of leaming, knowledge, and wisdom. The Sanskrit word sara means "essence" and swa means "self." Thus Saraswati means "the essence of the self." Saraswati is represented in Hindu mythology as the divine consort of Lord Brahma, the Creator of the universe. Since knowledge is necessary for creation, Saraswati symbolizes the creative power of Brahma. Goddess Saraswati is worshipped by all persons interested in knowledge, especially students, teachers, scholars, and scientists.

In Hinduism, the Goddess Durga or Maa Durga (Mother Durga) "one who can redeem in situations of utmost distress". Durga is a form of Devi, the supremely radiant goddess, depicted as having ten arms, riding a lion or a tiger, carrying weapons (including a lotus flower), maintaining a meditative smile, and practicing mudras, or symbolic hand gestures. She is also considered the fiercer, demon-fighting form of Lord Shiva's wife, Goddess Parvati.