Ratnasambhava

Ratnasambhava

Ratnasambhava is a sculpture made of bronze. It is about one meter high and 50 cm width approximately. We can distinguish, in the sculpture, a man sitting in the “Siddahásana”posture. Siddahásana is the perfect position, which allows people meditate. Siddha means semi-divine that has supernatural powers, and àsana means posture. He is sitting straight with both feet folded, oneover other, both hands over his laps, but one of them, the little finger is touching the thumb. This hand position indicates when a person has already reached the meditation stage. The man portrayedin the sculpture has a special appealing. He looks concentrated. His eyes are closed, his head is a little downwards and he seems like his soul is out of his own body. He is dressing a coat with abelt around his waist. He is also wearing earrings, which is an important detail, which could help us to identify the man’s culture.

When I first saw the sculpture, it came to my mind severalmoments of my life. I have been practicing yoga for years and I could never get to do the perfect position. This sculpture has the right position for meditation as well as for practicing yoga. This slenderpiece of art shows perfectionism. The way this man looks doing this position is really sophisticated; therefore, we can assume that he is in a deep meditation. His outfit is also particular. He seemsto be a monk. Along with these observations, the author’s purpose, from my point of view, is to convey how a person’s balance should be. He is not only showing a yoga position or a different style ofsitting down, but he is also showing a healthy clear mind. In consequence, if we have a clear and healthy mind, we have a balance in our lives.

Many people can see Ratnasambhava as a simplesculpture. On the other hand, there are people who are interested in finding a way to let their feelings flow or a way to get rid of the stress accumulated throughout their activities. Hence the...