You will find here a 60 cm Nepalese gong engraved with the seven chakra symbols in Sanskrit, the Flower of Life, and the Caduceus (snake-staff). The depiction is rich and dense with meaning, and together with the sound it forms a truly serious instrument.
The symbols on the engraving
The seven chakras, in the Sanskrit tradition, mark the energetic centres of the human body. The Flower of Life is an ancient geometric pattern symbolising manifestation and interconnection. The Caduceus, with its two snakes coiling around a staff, unites opposing principles – male and female, sun and moon. For you, this dense symbolism may be more than sight: it can be material for reflection.
The sound of the Nepalese gong
After the deep fundamental tone, layered overtones unfold and resound for a long time. Near the rim, finer, higher shades appear. The forged bronze surface distributes the tones with balance, making this gong particularly well suited to sound-therapy and concert use.
Material and forging
The gong is made from a high-quality bronze alloy of copper and tin. The expert forging of Nepalese craftspeople brings the surface and the sound to fullness. The weight of 12.3 kg testifies to the instrument's seriousness; a piece like this can endure decades of regular use.
How you play it
A felt-headed mallet is included with the package. A softer mallet draws out a deep, droning tone; a harder one a clearer, sharper sound. It is best to strike slightly off-centre, so that the fundamental tone speaks well. We recommend obtaining a gong stand separately, so that the resonance may unfold freely.
Where the gong belongs
The 60 cm size offers a defining sound: sound-therapy centres, yoga studios, concert halls and dedicated private practitioners all may be worthy hosts. For home use, we recommend at least a medium-sized room where the resonance has space to sound. If you regularly host group meditations or sound baths, this piece can be a worthy companion.