Prakriti

‘Prakriti’ is a tribute to the interconnectedness of all life—the play of energies, the continuous cycle of birth and death, and the divine wisdom that governs it all, as described by Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita. Each element of the painting serves as a visual metaphor for spiritual lessons, making this piece not only an aesthetic creation but also a profound philosophical statement on the nature of existence. The cylindrical form symbolizes the cyclical nature of existence, growth, and evolution. Yellow ochre represents the soil, embodying creation, while brown signifies the cycle of life and death. Vermilion, traditionally associated with life forces and divine feminine energy, complements this symbolism. Intricate black pen details across the cylinder evoke the complexity of nature’s forms, and trees reflect the duality of life—what is seen and unseen—bridging the material and spiritual worlds. This duality aligns with Shree Krishna’s explanation in the Bhagavad Gita of the tree of life, whose roots reach the heavens while its branches extend into the material world. The circle symbolizes a point of potential, a moment of creation, or a cell within the universe’s vast body. Three figures—black in the middle, red at the bottom, and blue at the top—represent the three gunas: tamas (darkness), rajas (desire), and sattva (equilibrium), capturing the eternal interplay of these forces. At the center, a lady figure with a dark brown finish represents the eternal mother, or Shakti, the active energy of creation. From her umbilical cord emerges a lotus, symbolizing spiritual rebirth, akin to the birth of Krishna. The cobalt blue flow descending toward the base of the cylinder signifies the eternal river of consciousness, while golden spirals symbolize enlightenment, realization, and transformation, echoing Krishna’s revelation to Arjuna.