Arhat Handicraft Private Limited
24 inch/ 60 cm Yamantaka | རྡོ་རྗེ་འཇིགས་བྱེད། | 大威德明王
24 inch/ 60 cm Yamantaka | རྡོ་རྗེ་འཇིགས་བྱེད། | 大威德明王
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Introducing our majestic 24-inch Yamantaka Statue, a divine embodiment of wisdom and fierce compassion. Crafted from a durable copper base and plated with radiant gold, this substantial statue, weighing 21.5 kg, commands attention with its impressive height and exquisite detailing. The face is adorned with fine gold dust and delicately painted with acrylic colors, reflecting the intricate artistry invested in its creation. Hand-crafted in the historic city of Patan, Nepal, this masterpiece is a testament to the region's cultural richness and the skilled craftsmanship of its artisans.
Yamantaka, a wrathful manifestation of Manjushri, is depicted with multiple faces, each representing various aspects of enlightened wisdom. With a fierce countenance, he symbolizes the conquering of death and ignorance. The deity is often portrayed trampling upon Yama, the Lord of Death, signifying the triumph over mortality. Yamantaka's intricate iconography embodies the transformative power of wisdom that overcomes obstacles on the spiritual path.
Invite the potent energy of wisdom and compassion into your sacred space with this intricately detailed and spiritually significant Yamantaka statue.
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Delivery
We are pleased to offer free shipping on all orders. Based on availability, with assurance of a dependable service, we utilize UPS, DHL or FedEx for our standard courier deliveries, which generally arrive within 6-12 business days. Please rest assured that all items are fully insured during transit, providing you with reassurance throughout the process.
Return Policy
We kindly accept returns within 14 business days, and we encourage you to explore our Returns page or reach out to our customer service team for assistance in navigating this process. Your satisfaction is very important to us, and we are committed to ensuring a positive experience for you.
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
Use a clean, dry brush: Maintain the pristine condition of your item by strictly using a clean, dry brush for dust removal. This is especially important for painted surfaces, such as gold accents.
Avoid touching with wet, sweaty, or dirty hands: Preserve the optimal appearance of your piece by never touching painted surfaces with wet, sweaty, or dirty hands.
Spot Cleaning Tips: For any spots, use a clean eraser and apply it gently. However, success is not guaranteed, so prevention is crucial to avoid stains on painted surfaces.
Not recommended for outdoor display: To ensure longevity, keep your piece indoors and do not display it outdoors. This will help preserve its quality and appearance for lasting beauty.
Yamāntaka: The Glorious Wrathful Lord of Wisdom, Conqueror of Death
Yamāntaka (Tibetan: Shinje She, Sanskrit: Yama-antaka, “Destroyer of Yama”) is one of the most terrifying yet liberating deities in Vajrayāna Buddhism. He appears in a wrathful form, not out of anger but as a fierce expression of wisdom — the embodiment of Mañjuśrī’s ultimate compassion in action. His primary role is to conquer death, subdue inner and outer obstacles, and annihilate ignorance at its roots.
The practice of Yamāntaka belongs to the Highest Yoga Tantra (mahā-anuttarayoga tantra), which emphasizes that intense emotions like anger are not rejected but transformed into wisdom on the path to enlightenment. Across the Tibetan tantric traditions, particularly within the Gelug school, Yamāntaka is known as Vajrabhairava and most commonly visualized in his Solitary Hero (Ekavīra) form. This configuration — with nine faces, thirty-four arms, and sixteen legs — symbolizes the comprehensive and unstoppable power of enlightened wisdom. Yamāntaka is the most powerful method for overcoming spiritual obstacles in the degenerate age, and without relying on a deity such as Yamantaka, practicing Dharma and actualizing the entire path to enlightenment is very, very difficult, particularly when karmic obscurations and inner defilements dominate the mind.
To engage in Yamāntaka practice is to step into a fire. But it is not a fire that consumes; it is a fire that purifies. Through wrath, one finds peace. Through terrifying form, one finds radiant wisdom. Through death’s destruction, one finds life unfettered by illusion. In every shout, every weapon, every glance of this fearsome deity is the silent teaching of emptiness. Yamāntaka is not just the end of death—he is the beginning of unshakable freedom.