This singing bowl is a special bowl, which is made of five metals; copper, iron, tin, lead, and zinc. All the metal used has a specific purpose and represent the sun and the moon and other planets. This bowl can be used for meditation, music, and chakra cleansing. A leather striker is included with this singing bowl and this bowl was hand-hammered in Nepal. This bowl is truly hand made in a traditional way at singing-bowl house. As the bowl is handmade the surface have several marked of hammered on it. The bowl have long lasting tune which create totally peaceful environment around you.
About Chakra:
Located at the top of the head, the color of chakra is violet. Issues are related to understanding. Disharmony of this chakra manifests as psychosis, creative exhaustion, nervous tension, psychic debilitation, hyperactivity, general lowered resistance, and migraines. Emotions associated with this chakra include bliss.
The function is liberation and the symbol is the lotus flower. The endocrine influence is on the pineal gland. Associated with the element of thought and the signs of Pisces and the Universe. Sugalite, fluorite, amethyst, and all violet gemstones are related to this chakra.
Meaning of Carving in the Bowl:
The meaning of mantra Om Omani Padme Hum
Interestingly, each of the 6 syllables has certain Sanskrit meanings that are important.
These oppose certain internal forces that cause suffering.
Om (ohm)- Om is the sound or “vibration” of the universe. This sound is the most important of all; but in the context of chanting and mantras, it is meant destroy attachments to ego and establish generosity.
Ma (mah)- Removes the attachment to jealousy and establishes ethics.
Ni (nee)- Removes the attachment to desire and establishes patience.
Pad (pahd)- Removes the attachment to prejudice and establishes perseverance.
Me (meh)- Removes the attachment to possessiveness and establishes concentration.
Hum (hum)- Removes the attachment to hatred and establishes wisdom.
“So in this way recitation of the mantra helps achieve perfection in the six practices from generosity to wisdom. The path of these six perfections is the path walked by all the Buddhas of the three times. What could then be more meaningful than to say the mantra and accomplish the six perfections?”
Approximate Dimensions:
Diameter: 20.5 cm (8.07")
Depth of the Bowl: 9.5 cm (3.5")
Weight of the Singing Bowl: 2.5 lbs (1.12kg)
A complete package includes:
1. A singing bowl
2. A resting cushion
3. A wooden stick rapped with leather mallet
Why it is must buy?:
1. Elevates of life force.
2. Balance the use of both hemisphere of the brain.
3. Reduces tension, stress and involved emotions.
4. Promotes energy balance in the body.
5. Enhance creativity and focus.