Hands Raised Lohan (Maha Panthaka)

Lohans, or Arhats in Sanskrit meaning “perfect saints”, were disciples of the Buddha. Attaining an advanced state of spiritual enlightenment, they were revered as the protectors of Buddhist law. Generally represented in groups, lohans are depicted as engaged in thought, alert, and self-confident. Maha Panthaka is the eldest as seen by his exposed ribs, he is in a state of omniscence and content with himself.