Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day visit to Japan, was presented by a traditional Japanese talisman, a doll of Darum, the main priest of the temple of Shorinzan Daruma-Ji in Tokyo.
What is Daruma doll?
Daruma doll is a traditional Japanese talisman symbolizing perseverance and good luck. It is often used to set and achieve personal or professional goals.
Daruma doll is hollow, round, Japanese traditional doll modeled after Bodhidharm, founders of Zen tradition of Buddhism.
These dolls are usually red colors and depict the Indian monk, Bodhidharma.
However, they can vary in color and design depending on the region and artists.
The Daruma doll embodies the Japanese idiom “falls seven times, gets up eight”.
Daruma dolls are one of the most popular spells of happiness in Japan and much more than just a souvenir.
According to Japanese objects, the Darum doll begins its way when someone sets a personal goal or wishes. His “one eye is colored to indicate the intention while the other remains empty until the goal is met. It serves as a constant reminder and stares you with a goal until you make this dream reality.”
As the year is coming to an end, many people return their dolls to Daruma to the temples of a ceremony called “Daruma Kuyo”.
It is considered to be a cleaning ritual of gratitude and release.
On these ceremonies, old dolls are burned with respect on large fires, often accompanied by singing or blessings of monks.
Some temples allow people to write their wishes or reflections on Darum dolls before they are burned, and turn them into a strong spiritual time capsule.
The unique design of Daruma is rooted in legend and symbolism. Her limbleless comes from a story that Monica attributed to the founding of Zen Buddhism meditated for nine years so intensely that his arms and legs dried up, according to Japanese objects.
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