Handcrafted Ekajati Statue: Protector in Vajrayana Buddhist Art
This Handcrafted Ekajati Statue stands 7.9” (20cm) tall with a 6.3” (16cm) base and weighs 1.35 kg. Made from a copper body, it features 24K gold gilding along with intricate gold and acrylic paintings. Expertly crafted by skilled Nepali artisans, this piece reflects traditional craftsmanship and makes a refined addition to altars, meditation areas, or personal spiritual collections.
Ekajati is depicted with a single eye, wearing a five-skull crown that symbolizes the transformation of the five poisons into wisdom, and a skull necklace that represents impermanence and the transcendence of ego. She holds a subdued enemy in her right hand, illustrating her ability to overcome both external and internal obstacles. Surrounded by a radiant halo that signifies her enlightened energy, she sits upon a sun-disc base, symbolizing purity and spiritual illumination. Her fierce expression embodies compassionate wrath, reflecting her role as a protector of secret teachings and remover of hindrances on the path to enlightenment.
Size: 7.9”/20cm (Height) x 6.3”/16cm (Base)
Weight: 1.35kg
Materials: Copper Body, 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings
Eka Jati, also known as the "Single Letter Dakini," is a significant character in Vajrayana Buddhism, noted for her ferocious protection of the Dharma. She represents the unification of all wisdom letters and is often depicted with a single eye, symbolizing her all-encompassing awareness. Eka Jati protects practitioners and helps them overcome barriers on the route to enlightenment with her strong compassion and dedication to preserving the Buddhist teachings. She is a powerful symbol of transformation and protection, frequently invoked in tantric rituals and practices.
