A constant intriguing factor in the imagery of the Great Buddha is the group of three curving conch-like lines on his neck. In the varied world of Buddhist art this is one common characteristic that shines across all aesthetic traditions. Like other Buddhist motifs, it too is soaked in rich spiritual symbolism.

It is said to represent Buddha's deep and resonant voice, through which he introduced his followers to the path of dharma. The association of the conch shell with Buddha's melodious voice, sweet with the tenor of his uplifting message, has both an archetypal simplicity and universal appeal. It is a hard-hitting symbol which associates a primordial object (deemed sacred in all ancient traditions) with the actual physical body of the Buddha. Indeed, though much of Buddhist philosophy is esoteric, when it comes to aesthetics, Buddhist art is justly famous for giving a physical, easily recognizable representation to abstract philosophical truths. Buddhism has evolved over the centuries a complex, yet discernable scheme of symbolism which has found adequate expression in Buddhist art. Undoubtedly, the most popular of such symbols is the group of eight, known in Sanskrit as 'Ashtamangala,' ashta meaning eight and mangala meaning auspicious.

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Each of these symbols is also individually associated with the physical form of the Buddha. These eight auspicious symbols of Buddhism (Tib. Bkra shis rtags brgyad) are: 1). A Conch Shell 2).

A Parasol (Umbrella) 5). An Endless Knot 6). A Pair of Golden Fishes 7). A Banner Proclaiming Victory 8).

A Treasure Vase The Conch Shell (Skt. H264visa 1.17 Incl Crack [Vokeon] - Download Free Apps. Shankha; Tib. Dung dkar): The conch shell has survived as the original horn trumpet since time immemorial.

Ancient Indian epics describe how each hero of mythical warfare carried a mighty white conch shell, which often bore a personal name. It is one of the main emblems of Vishnu, and his conch bears the name of Panchajanya, meaning 'having control over the five classes of beings.' Arjuna's (hero of the Mahabharata) mighty conch was known as Devadatta, whose triumphant blast brought terror to the enemy. As a proclaiming battle horn, the conch is akin to the bugle.

It is an emblem of power, authority and sovereignty whose blast is believed to banish evil spirits, avert natural disasters, and scare away poisonous creatures. Today, in its greatly tamed avatar, the conch is used in Tibetan Buddhism to call together religious assemblies. During the actual practise of rituals, it is used both as a musical instrument and as a container for holy water. Ancient Indian belief classifies the conch into male and female varieties. The thicker-shelled bulbous one is thought to be the male (purusha), and the thin-shelled slender conch to be the female (shankhini).

The fourfold caste division is also applied as follows: a). The smooth white conch represents the Brahmin caste b). The red conch the kshatriyas (warriors) c). The yellow conch the vaishyas (merchants) d).