Incense burner - Antique Buddha

Description

Symbolism - Vitarka Mudra

What does it mean - vitarka mudra?

Mudra derives from the Sanskrit language and literally means a sign or seal. If you practice yoga, you may be familiar to it. Or have you noticed that different Buddha statues always have slightly different hand positions?

In yoga and Hindu and Buddhist philosophy the word mudra is used when taking certain positions with your fingers, hands, head, or even your whole body. There has been a belief that certain positions create and carry energies and release chakras. Mudras can evoke the necessary states of mind and influence oneself on an emotional level, on a physical level through healing, and on a spiritual level through increasing energy supplies.

Vitarka means in Sanskrit discussion and consideration, and mudra, as I already mentioned, a sign or stamp. Vitarka mudrais used in Buddhism. To do this, form a circle with your fingers, putting your index finger and thumb together. This mudrais most associated with the Buddha, as it implies the wisdom of the Buddha. It is most often used when conveying Buddha's teachings and is called the teaching or reasoning mudra.

Buddhist symbols, images and figures are widely used feng shui. The Buddha represents the potential for true happiness and goodness that is inherent in every human being and all sensitive beings.

Where to place a statue with such symbolism?

This mudra helps accept teachings for self-development and spiritual awakening. Suitable to place in rooms with a lot of books or even a separate library, in rooms where you are studying or in a home office, or where there is an area of ​​knowledge at home. Feng shui refers that the area related to self-development and knowledge remains to the left when entering the main door.

Use instructions

Ignite the tip covered with incense, and if the incense tip glows, carefully blow out the flame.

Place the incense stick or the incense cone in a suitable place on the incense burner. You can also use the incense cone holder as a small candle holder.

Caution!

• Burn only in an open or well-ventilated area.
• Avoid direct inhalation of incense smoke.
• Use only to scent the room. Do not put incense in your mouth.
• The incense must not be left unattended. Make sure that the smoking incense is not close to flammable materials and check that the ash can fall on a suitable (non-flammable) base.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.