Bronze Rishabhadeva Statue – Jain Tirthankara with Lotus Base – 30 Inches

Description

The Rishabhadeva Panchaloha statue is more than a sculpture — it is a symbolic bridge between the physical and spiritual realms, crafted in sacred metal and poised for devotional reverence. Rishabhadeva is the inaugural spiritual teacher of Jainism, recognized as the first of twenty‑four Tīrthaṅkaras (ford-makers), who show souls the path beyond the cyclical rebirths of suffering. Also called Adinātha, meaning primordial lord, he is considered a guide for liberating all beings through his teachings of non-attachment, discipline, and compassion. It is not merely an image of reverence; it conveys powerful teachings through posture, expression, and symbolism.

This form is a variation of the Kayotsarga (standing meditation posture), emphasizes spiritual alertness and grounded awareness — still, yet capable of movement when guided by dharma.

What the statue represents:

The statue symbolises a soul that has conquered attachment, aversion, and karma. The vertical posture naturally draws the eyes upward, symbolizing the aspirant’s rise from base instincts to pure consciousness. It reminds us of:

• The journey upward through spiritual effort.
• The final goal: Moksha (liberation), beyond the cycle of birth and death.
• Attainment of pure, eternal consciousness.

Significance of the statue:

The statue is not a god to be worshipped in the traditional sense, but a perfect liberated soul (Siddha) to be followed as a role model. It represents a soul that has:

(a) Transcended the physical

(b) Mastered the self

(c) Achieved eternal peace

(d) a reminder to live with purity, discipline and compassion