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5-inch Tibetan Victory Banner (rgyal-mtshan)
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List Price:USD58
Our Price:USD39.88
50% Discount:USD19.88
Material: Brass
Color: Gold Plated
Dimension(in): 2.5x1.5x5 in
Weight: 200g
ID: SL11150 |
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Product Description
The victory banner (also known as victory
sign) belongs to the Eight Auspicious Objects. It is a sign that
consist of a narrow cylinder of cloth with at least three rows,
but generally several more, of folded silk valances. One can display
the victory banner to signify triumph over evil, disagreements,
disharmonies, obstacles and anger. It is also a strong symbol
of wealth recovery, suitable for those who had gone through bad
and trying times recently. It is a strong remedy to remove all
types of sufferings.
 
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What the Victory Banner symbolizes?
The victory banner (also known as victory
sign) belongs to the Eight Auspicious Objects. It is a sign that
consist of a narrow cylinder of cloth with at least three rows,
but generally several more, of folded silk valances. The cloth
is stretched over a wood frame, and crowned with a pommel which
is often adorned with four silk ribbons.
In Sanskrit, the banner
or sign of victory is known as the dhvaja, meaning standard, flag
or ensign. Originally, the victory banner was a military standard
carried in ancient Indian warfare, and bore the specific insignia
of its champion. In Buddhism, the flag of victory also denotes
Buddha's triumph over the four Maras (evil), who personifies hindrances
on the path to spiritual realization. The four Maras are: Mara
of emotional defilements, Mara of passion, Mara of death and Mara
of divine pride and lust. It was adopted as an emblem of the Buddha's
victorious enlightenment and his vanquishing of the armies of
Mara. The hosts of Mara personify defilements. Victory banner
signifies methods of overcoming these defilements:
1. development of wisdom and meditation
2. taking refuge in Buddha
3. abandoning false views
4. developing spiritual aspiration
5. developing selflessness
6. generating formlessness, emptiness and desirelessness
The victory banner symbolises the victory of the activities of
one's own and others' body, speech and mind over obstacles and
negativities. It also stands for the complete victory of the Buddhist
Doctrine over all harmful and pernicious forces.
Furthermore, the victory banner also is the attribute of many
deities, including the wealth deity Vaisravana who holds the jewel
spouting mongoose together with the victory banner, symbolising
possession of wealth through victory.
It is a symbol of victory over all disagreements, disharmonies
and hindrances, so that it can bring about permanent, enduring
happiness. It is also said to denote triumph over anger and aggression.
One can display the Victory Banner in the center to symbolizing
the Buddha's victorious dharma radiating to the four directions
and his triumphant over the four Maras.
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