Vintage Nepalese Mahakala Wood Carving 19" x 5" Tibetan Totem Pole

Vintage Nepalese Mahakala Wood Carving 19" Tibetan Totem Pole... Guardians of Truth Mahakala, meaning "Great Black One," embodies the destructive aspect of Shiva, the Hindu god of transformation. In Buddhist cosmology, Mahakala is a fierce protector of the Dharma, the Buddhist teachings. He is a wrathful manifestation who swiftly removes obstacles and destroys negative influences that hinder the path to enlightenment. He is not a malevolent entity. Mahakala embodies the principle of compassionate action, eliminating obstacles to spiritual realization. As a protector, he shields practitioners from negative energies, distractions, and harmful forces that impede their progress.