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Showing posts with label Tree of salvation. Show all posts
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Thursday 24 June 2021

Vrathapani: Tree of Salvation

Essence of Vrathapani & Concept 

Story telling is the true essence of Vrathapani art today known as Kalamkari, Keeping this in mind we have showcased the "Tree of Life" which is a "Tree of Salvation" actually based on Mundaka Upnishad.

Upnishads are the doctrine of immense research and experience about the truth of life & Universe discovered by Rishis of ancient India.

Concept of Tree of Salvation

In Mundaka Upnishad the concept of "Karma" related with Jeev (Both man and woman) and Brahm (Ishvar/Supreme consciousness) depicted as two birds sitting on the tree of life.

The jeev is depicted as bird enjoying eating sweet fruits is experiencing the Karma. He/she is bound with the good and the bad results of the action done. The Brahm is depicted as bird sitting calm and seeing other bird eating I.e. jeeva eating fruits. Brahm is not attached or bound with the Karm or action. Seeing everything as "Sakshibhav" (Silently witnessing) as a supreme being.

When bird eating fruits understand and feel the pure consciousness while deattached itself with all Karma (Fruits of action) lives in pure bliss. He/she not get affected with the sorrow or happiness in the world just feel the pure bliss better known as "Sat chit anand".




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