Archive for January, 2009
Three Reasons For You To Get Sanskrit Tattoo Designs
by Tim Newton on Jan.26, 2009, under Sanskrit Tattoo Designs Articles
Getting a new tattoo for yourself? Try Sanskrit tattoo designs. Why? Because Sanskrit is a very ancient language. It came from India and spread to the rest of the world, becoming the root of a number of modern languages. Now, Sanskrit itself is a dead language, only used in Hindu religious texts in India. If you think antiques and other ancient stuff are cool and interesting, you will definitely like these designs on your skin.
Here are three reasons why you should get Sanskrit tattoos:
1) They are popular, appearing on a number of Hollywood celebrities. Alyssa Milano has been seen with an Om tattoo on her wrist while Jessica Alba has a lotus blossom. Sanskrit tattoo designs are a great addition to the list of popular tattoos for women.
Permanent bracelets using Sanskrit characters are increasing in popularity. Some people like to use just the symbol Om around their wrist. Others prefer something that serves as a protective charm, for example “Om Jraam Jreem Jroum Sah Gurave Namaha” for achieving success in all things and general protection in all matters.
2) Sanskrit tattoo designs have a very deep meaning behind them.
For example, Om is said to be the sound which the Hindu God of Creation, Brahma, uttered to create the world.
Lotus flowers, too, are linked to the creation of the world. Because they rise from the water every morning to bloom, then close and sink underwater at night, they symbolize the cycle of creation and destruction of the world. The blooming lotus flower represents Brahma uttering the Om to create the world, while the closing of the flower represents the destruction of the world by Shiva.
This is one reason why the design of a lotus flower with a super-imposed Om symbol is so popular.
3) Sanskrit tattoo designs are beautiful.
The elegant curves of the Sanskrit alphabet, and the way the horizontal bar on top of each alphabet links up to each other makes a very beautiful design. The great age of the Sanskrit language, and its use for recording great myths and legends like the Mahabharata and Baghavadgita, also gives Sanskrit a depth and wealth of symbols to inspire many beautiful tattoos.
Overall, Sanskrit tattoo designs are popular and accessible, have great depth of meaning, and beautiful. Sanskrit tattoos are a great addition to your collection, and also good if you only want one tattoo. This is also good if you are just trying out your first tattoo, and want to get something inconspicuous. Other good designs for first-timers are small Celtic crosses, flowers, roses and hearts.
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What Are The Three Best Places To Place Your Sanskrit Tattoo?
by Tim Newton on Jan.19, 2009, under Sanskrit Tattoo Designs Articles
All around the world, people use tattoos to show that they belong to a special group, be it the soldiers, sailors, gangs or even aboriginal tribes. Nowadays, though, tattoos have also shown up among young people, as an expression of individuality. There are several popular designs, among them Sanskrit tattoo designs, dreamcatcher tattoos, Celtic crosses and tribal designs.
You can find people with tattoos in any of the First World nations – North America, Europe, Japan. These are all societies with a well-developed culture of fine arts, contributing to the creation of both tattoo artists as well as customers who appreciate fine tattoos.
Tattoos have gone in and out of fashion many times, but most recently they have seen a resurgence – led by popular celebrities like Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. While Pitt started off as a “bad boy” actor, he seems to have been tamed by Jolie’s passion for rescuing Third World orphans.
When you get a tattoo, it is important not only to select your perfect design but also to plan where you want to place it. For example, a dragon tattoo needs a large area – like your entire back – to fully show its glory. Whereas dreamcatcher tattoo designs tend to be smaller and more subtle. You might place them between the junction of neck and shoulder. But what about Sanskrit tattoo designs? Well, depending on your design, there are three different places which are popular: wrist, lower back and arm.
Wrist
The wrist is a popular place to ink your Sanskrit tattoo designs. The horizontal lines of Sanskrit characters link up nicely to form a permanent bracelet. While there are other popular designs for the wrist, for example Chinese and Japanese Kanji characters, they are not as elegant as Sanskrit tattoo designs. Armband tattoos using tribal designs are a rival for Sanskrit permanent bracelets, but they are usually thicker. Ultimately, which one you get would depend on your personal preference and the skill of your tattoo artist.
Arm
Your arm is another good place to put your tattoos. A well-toned bicep together with the right tattoo design can really work wonders. However, you need to be careful to choose a design which does not become distorted when you flex your biceps. One of the best Sanskrit tattoo designs for your arm is the Trishula, or trident. It is the chosen weapon of the Hindu god Shiva, who destroys the world so that Brahma can re-create it in more perfect form. The Trishula is said to embody power and authority.
Lower Back
Lower back tattoos are more popular with women than with men. Peeping out from low-cut jeans, they can be irresistably sexy. Over here, the best Sanskrit tattoo designs would be the Om super-imposed on the lotus flower. The lotus flower symbolizes the cycle of creation and destruction in Hindu mythology, while mystics and spiritualists consider Om to be one of the primal sounds of creation.
Other popular tattoos for the lower back are the dreamcatcher tattoo designs, heart designs, flowers and Celtic crosses. You might want to avoid placing your tattoo over the spine, as some people report that inking tattoos here can be painful. This is one reason that many women have their lower back tattoos offset to the right or left side.
Remember to plan for location when you get your Sanskrit tattoo designs. Avoid bony areas, which can be painful for some people. Make sure the particular design you choose fits your personality and does not go against the essence of your character. If you have any doubts, consult your tattoo artist to make sure your preferred designs are suitable for your chosen placement.
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Have You Ever Wondered What You Would Look Like With A Sanskrit Tattoo?
by Tim Newton on Jan.12, 2009, under Sanskrit Tattoo Designs Articles
Sanskrit tattoo designs are more and more popular in this decade’s pop culture. We are seeing more celebrities sporting Sanskrit tattoos somewhere on their bodies. With all this new found popularity, many tattoo shops have now added tattoo images based on the Sanskrit language to their portfolios. Have you ever wondered what you would look like with one of these beautiful and elegant tattoos?
So, what are the most popular tattoo designs right now? If you drop in to visit your local tattoo artist, he will probably tell you Sanskrit tattoo designs and dreamcatcher tattoo designs as well as the old classics like tribal tattoos and celtic cross tattoos. Successful tattoo shops always listen to what their customers want, and what their customers want nowadays are Sanskrit tattoos. Tattoo shops give three reasons why the public wants tattoos in Sanskrit.
Dead Language
Sanskrit is dead in the sense that the public no longer uses it for normal daily conversation. A living language changes and evolves over time. In the past 100 years, how many English words no longer have the same meaning or have become extinct?
In a dead language, the meanings of words remain the same, whether it is today or 100 years from now. Hence using Sanskrit for tattoo designs is perfect – today, tomorrow, 10 years in the future – what you inked on your skin will mean the same thing. This is the same reason biologists use Latin for scientific names of living things.
Easily Recognized
Sanskrit tattoo designs are very recognizable. When you pass a tattoo shop, your eyes will easily pick it out from the hundreds of different designs on display. For this eye catching reason, Sanskrit script and images are easily kept in memory. Tattoo designs in Sanskrit often feature either the Om symbol or some form of the lotus flower.
Om represents the universe. In Hinduism and Buddhism, it is very popular as part of a meditation chant.
The lotus flower symbolizes purity of the heart, mind and soul. Among the superstitious, it is also believed to bring good luck and prosperity to the owner.
A Timeless Design
When you look at different designs in Sanskrit, you will find many elements in common. This is because many Sanskrit designs include some common themes. Sanskrit characters have a horizontal line on top which joins them together while the bottom is elegantly curved. A well executed tattoo in Sanskrit is a feast for your eyes. Many people get these tattoos around their wrists, neck or arms.
For all these reasons, Sanskrit tattoo designs became popular and will remain popular for a long time to come. As time passes, tattoo artists will undoubtedly come up with even more creative and elaborate designs. If you have ever wondered how you would look like with a Sanskrit tattoo, why not try out a temporary tattoo?
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