Bhagavad Gita-Sacred Scripture
Conceptual painting contemporary style23 total reviews
Comment from Ramesh19
"The word Arjuna means, 'one who makes sincere efforts', and the word Krishna means 'the center of consciousness'. One who makes sincere efforts inevitably obtains the knowledge that directly flows from the center of consciousness" - from "The Perennial Psychology of The Bhagavad Gita" by Swami Rama.
The Gita is manual for enlightened living only when studied as a dialogue between the limited ego self or mind (Arjuna) and the Supreme Self or Consciousness (Krishna), as taught by the many yoga schools.
What I like most is the center shield, it could be a giant ancient wooden chariot wheel (Krishna, the charioteer,reining in the mind (the chariot), the senses (the horses), the reins(the knowledge); or a battle shield, portraying the battle at Kurukshetra ( the field of action), the internal conflict -and Gita, the shield, the knowledge or accumulated wisdom against this conflict. It could also be indicative of the karmic cycle set in motion by our actions, through ignorance, hence shielding us from such actions being perpetuated.
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2011
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"The word Arjuna means, 'one who makes sincere efforts', and the word Krishna means 'the center of consciousness'. One who makes sincere efforts inevitably obtains the knowledge that directly flows from the center of consciousness" - from "The Perennial Psychology of The Bhagavad Gita" by Swami Rama.
The Gita is manual for enlightened living only when studied as a dialogue between the limited ego self or mind (Arjuna) and the Supreme Self or Consciousness (Krishna), as taught by the many yoga schools.
What I like most is the center shield, it could be a giant ancient wooden chariot wheel (Krishna, the charioteer,reining in the mind (the chariot), the senses (the horses), the reins(the knowledge); or a battle shield, portraying the battle at Kurukshetra ( the field of action), the internal conflict -and Gita, the shield, the knowledge or accumulated wisdom against this conflict. It could also be indicative of the karmic cycle set in motion by our actions, through ignorance, hence shielding us from such actions being perpetuated.
Comment Written 02-Mar-2011
reply by the author on 02-Mar-2011
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You have extraordinary innate talent for wonderful interpretatin. Yes. Your comments make great reading and I always welcome your views and save them. Thanks very much for your time and review. I really appreciate it.
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I deeply appreciate the compliment. Thank you! Ramesh
Comment from Padart
I am amazed at this abstraction along with the interpretation of the Gita. The colors and shapes seem to connect so well and my eyes are wandering from one corner of the painting to another, trying to relate to what is being portrayed, stunning!
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2011
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I am amazed at this abstraction along with the interpretation of the Gita. The colors and shapes seem to connect so well and my eyes are wandering from one corner of the painting to another, trying to relate to what is being portrayed, stunning!
Comment Written 05-Feb-2011
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2011
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Welcome to FAR. I am also self taught. If you have passion for any thing, be it music, fine arts etc, you can really get what you set out to achieve.Many thanks for the positive review and support. I really appreciate it. I am very glad you like it.
Comment from GaliaG
lovely paint with beautiful color harmony and presentation
great notes about the Gita, thanks for teaching me about it
enjoy seing the paint and reading about it
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2011
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lovely paint with beautiful color harmony and presentation
great notes about the Gita, thanks for teaching me about it
enjoy seing the paint and reading about it
Comment Written 03-Feb-2011
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2011
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Thank you very much for your time and review. I appreciate it.
Comment from dolphin0108
Seshardi, the history you always provide with your work is fascinating to me. This painting is beautiful and thought-provoking. The colors are beautiful and blend (match) well with each other. I'm glad you have started painting again, you have real talent. I see that there is a "branch" that leads from the center to each animal. The center of this painting is so detailed and done so well. Fantastic!! Thanks for sharing the painting as well as the history.
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2011
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Seshardi, the history you always provide with your work is fascinating to me. This painting is beautiful and thought-provoking. The colors are beautiful and blend (match) well with each other. I'm glad you have started painting again, you have real talent. I see that there is a "branch" that leads from the center to each animal. The center of this painting is so detailed and done so well. Fantastic!! Thanks for sharing the painting as well as the history.
Comment Written 03-Feb-2011
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2011
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Thank you very much for the time, wonderful comments and the rating. It is very much appreciated. It is always my pleasure to interact with my fellow artists.I try my best to make my art meaningful. I am glad it is not torturing my fellow artists.
Comment from Sandra c. valentini
this is really awesome. the colors as usual are fantasticly grouped and blend together well. the entire design is so exciting and very pleaseing.
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2011
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this is really awesome. the colors as usual are fantasticly grouped and blend together well. the entire design is so exciting and very pleaseing.
Comment Written 02-Feb-2011
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2011
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Thank you very much for the time, wonderful comments and the rating. It is very much appreciated. It is always my pleasure to interact with my fellow artists.
Comment from vitek
Beautiful work Seshadri! I love all the rainbow colours which are so symbolic of hope and promise. The light in the center of the work is a wonderful reminder of the divinity that is always with us and also a great reminder to always mediate and pray. Lovely work!! - Joyce
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2011
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Beautiful work Seshadri! I love all the rainbow colours which are so symbolic of hope and promise. The light in the center of the work is a wonderful reminder of the divinity that is always with us and also a great reminder to always mediate and pray. Lovely work!! - Joyce
Comment Written 02-Feb-2011
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2011
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Thank you very much for the time, wonderful comments and the rating. It is very much appreciated. It is always my pleasure to interact with my fellow artists.
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you're welcome! - Joyce
Comment from Pat Groleau
I love the image. The smaller images looks really great. Some better than others because they don't show up. I love the elephant. Great design and as usual great color. I love the inner circle. Great texture. Pat
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2011
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I love the image. The smaller images looks really great. Some better than others because they don't show up. I love the elephant. Great design and as usual great color. I love the inner circle. Great texture. Pat
Comment Written 02-Feb-2011
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2011
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Thanks very much. I appreciate your encouraging review and support.
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It was my pleasure to review your work. Pat
Comment from Peg1966
Really nice. Fantastic use of colors and talent. I love the composition and the style. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us.
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2011
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Really nice. Fantastic use of colors and talent. I love the composition and the style. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us.
Comment Written 02-Feb-2011
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2011
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Thanks very much. I appreciate your encouraging review and support.
Comment from mysticweaver
this reminds me of a medicine circle many of which are around my house lol. interesting how the same symbolism has stretched around the globe' very colourful execution powerful medicine
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2011
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this reminds me of a medicine circle many of which are around my house lol. interesting how the same symbolism has stretched around the globe' very colourful execution powerful medicine
Comment Written 02-Feb-2011
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2011
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Interesting comment. What is a 'medicine circle'?. Thanks very much for your time and comments. Something new I have learnt today!Much appreciated.
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a healing circle used by native american medecine people. each animal represnts a point on the wheel of life and each has its own power
Comment from Kaluphotography
Very colorful composition
Center of interest are all the colors
Exposure is good.
Creativity id good
Aristic talent good.
very nice Lou
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reply by the author on 02-Feb-2011
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Very colorful composition
Center of interest are all the colors
Exposure is good.
Creativity id good
Aristic talent good.
very nice Lou
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The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 02-Feb-2011
reply by the author on 02-Feb-2011
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Thanks very much. I appreciate your encouraging review and support.
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always a pleasure