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Amadeus

Amadeus

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My apartment is slowly being filled with various religious artwork, mostly relating Hindu and Buddhism.

Here is my latest acquisition. It's a rather cheesy by lovable depiction Daikokuten, one of the Seven Gods of Fortune. He stands on two bales of rice, carries a sack on his back, and has a mushroomed cap -- thus representing the male phallus.

I look forward to pointing it out to my guests.

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So he's a dickhead?

Is that a ray gun he's holding?
 
WCH said:
So he's a dickhead?
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He's the God of Five Cereals, God of Rice, God of Fertility, and is the Buddhist incarnation of the Hindu god Shiva -- one-third of the Trimurti who collectively comprise God.

But yes, he's a dickhead. At least in this form, he represents male genitalia.

Is that a ray gun he's holding?
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It's the Miracle Mallet, a hammer that grants wishes.
 
Amadeus said:
He's the God of Five Cereals, God of Rice, God of Fertility, and is the Buddhist incarnation of the Hindu god Shiva -- one-third of the Trimurti who collectively comprise God.

But yes, he's a dickhead. At least in this form, he represents male genitalia.



It's the Miracle Mallet, a hammer that grants wishes.
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I tried to Google the image to no avail. He's unique for sure.
 
WCH said:
Thanks.

My youngest dabbles in Buddhism but, as a Christian I worship only one God.
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Cool. I am not religious at all, but I find the art very enjoyable. I like examining how (for example) a multi-armed universe-destroying cosmic being can end up as Super Mario.

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Looks like you're building up a pretty nice collection of idols..er um, statues.
 
Amadeus said:
Cool. I am not religious at all, but I find the art very enjoyable. I like examining how (for example) a multi-armed universe-destroying cosmic being can end up as Super Mario. [QUOTE/]

reminds me of the Beast.

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Here are the Shichifukujin (Seven Lucky Gods) in all their glory.

Top Three:

Bishamon (God of War)
Benzaiten (God of Arts, Water, Knowledge, Beauty)
Jurojin (God of Wisdom, Longevity)

Bottom Four:

Fukurokuju (God of Wisdom, Longevity, Contentment; the assimilation/fusion of the Three Chinese Star Gods)
Daikokuten (God of Five Cereals, Rice, Fortune, Fertility, etc.)
Ebisu (God of Fisherman and Merchants; born deformed)
Hotei/Budai (God of Happiness; often mistaken for Buddha)

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Those are very neat looking pictures. That one of the universe destroying monster was kinda creepy, but must be beautiful to see close up.
 
Alyssa T. said:
Those are very neat looking pictures. That one of the universe destroying monster was kinda creepy, but must be beautiful to see close up.
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That would be Mahakala (who is technically Daikoku), who in turn is Shiva. The Hindu deva (gods) are mostly depicted as beautiful beings, even the males. Here is Shiva:

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That is beautiful. I see these kinds of pictures and images, even statues, at Indian restaurant here and on the road at different hotels. I love the artwork, but art has always captured my mind and imagination. Though, I have to admit, I always thought Shiva was a goddess and not a god. I feel stupid, but I never studied those religions beyond some introductory stuff in a world religions class.
 
Amadeus said:
Here are the Shichifukujin (Seven Lucky Gods) in all their glory.

Top Three:

Bishamon (God of War)
Benzaiten (God of Arts, Water, Knowledge, Beauty)
Jurojin (God of Wisdom, Longevity)

Bottom Four:

Fukurokuju (God of Wisdom, Longevity, Contentment; the assimilation/fusion of the Three Chinese Star Gods)
Daikokuten (God of Five Cereals, Rice, Fortune, Fertility, etc.)
Ebisu (God of Fisherman and Merchants; born deformed)
Hotei/Budai (God of Happiness; often mistaken for Buddha)

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They look like a jovial bunch.
 
Amadeus said:
If you want to learn about the Hindu gods and religion in fun/casual way, I highly recommend the "Little Book of Hindu Deities". It is written and illustrated by a Pixar animator, Sanjey Patel, and is stylized like a children's book (but not really for children).

It's awesome.

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When I get some time away from classes I should check that out. I love the artwork and find the dress of the women in many pictures very exciting. Very beautiful.
 
BrewerBob said:
They look like a jovial bunch.
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What's cool is that they always get along, and every New Year they travel to Japan on a treasure ship and deliver gifts (like Santa Claus, in a way). Some of the artwork depicts them clowning around with each other. There's an old illustration of Daikoku shaving Fukurokuju's giant head, while standing on a ladder.

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Amadeus said:
What's cool is that they always get along, and every New Year they travel to Japan on a treasure ship and deliver gifts (like Santa Claus, in a way). Some of the artwork depicts them clowning around with each other. There's an old illustration of Daikoku shaving Fukurokuju's giant head, while standing on a ladder.

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Interesting. I think I prefer the drama, backstabbing and intrigue of the Greek Pantheon, though. :)
 
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