Unlike more familiar depictions of Siva as Nataraja (the Cosmic Dancer) or Ardhanarishvara (the half-male, half-female form), this Agamic form of Sadasiva is seldom seen. It is believed by the swamis of Kauai that this is the first traditional Sadasiva murthi ever sculpted in the Western world, a testimony not only to devotion, but to the universality of Siva’s presence across time and place. Each of the ten hands radiates divine potency, expressing the cosmic functions through which Siva governs the universe. ​ These are not weapons of worldly conquest, but sacred tools that represent the unfolding of divine will: Abhaya Mudra – fearlessness, reassurance, and divine protection. Thunderbolt – the indestructible force of spiritual energy. Sword – the power to cut through ignorance. Trident (Trishula) – the threefold elimination of ego, karma, and illusion. Battle Axe – destruction of darkness and negativity. Noose – drawing the soul lovingly closer to liberation. Goad – the gentle urging forward on the spiritual path. Bow – defense and preservation of cosmic order (dharma). Torch of Fire – illumination, purification, and transformation. Varada Mudra – blessing, compassion, and divine grace. Together, these attributes affirm Sadasiva as both destroyer of illusion and guardian of the eternal truth. Sadasiva is portrayed with five majestic faces, each oriented toward a cardinal direction, with one gazing upward, signifying the transcendence of space and time. These faces embody the Hindu understanding of the cosmos and the eternal cycle of creation, preservation, and dissolution: Isana (Akasha / Revealing Grace) – crown of the head, representing ether, transcendence, and the illumination of higher wisdom. Sadyojata (Earth / Creation) – the forward face, symbolizing the generative principle and manifestation. Aghora (Fire / Dissolution) – the rightward face, embodying destruction, transformation, and purification. Vamadeva (Water / Preservation) – the leftward face, denoting sustenance, nourishment, and preservation of the cosmos. Tatpurusha (Air / Veiling Grace) – the rear face, symbolizing concealment, inner discipline, and the mystery of the Divine. Together these five aspects form the Panchabrahma, the fivefold manifestation of God, expressing both the elements of nature and the powers that govern existence. Seated at the source of the River Ganges in the Himalayas, Sadasiva embodies the stillness of meditation and the boundless energy of the universe. His calm countenance radiates compassion while his many arms extend the tools of divine transformation. This murthi is not merely a work of art but a living presence. Within Hindu tradition, sacred bronzes are created through the ancient lost wax process (cire perdue), in which the final form is imbued with the prayers and meditations of the sculptor. For devotees, Sadasiva is not symbolic alone, but a real manifestation of divine consciousness through which blessings and grace flow. Dimensions & Availability Dimensions: 36” w x 53” h x 20” d Weight: 300 lbs A smaller 14” version is also available Aum Namasivaya. Sivayanama Aum.