Dhyana II ( Bodhi tree and the four boy monks) 
Selected for the AIFACS 86th All India Annual Exhibition/ December 2013

In this work the novice boy monks are revealed the concept of "Nirvana" as depicted by the tree in its purest form of monochromatic representation. The novice monks are in awe of this magnificent vision. They see the path that links them to their final goal through Dhyana, represented by the simple red dot. The sanctity and purity of this thought lies in the vast whiteness of the canvas. As one pauses to absorb the work, the artist endeavours to instil The retention of calmness in the midst of a  tumultuous environment that the viewer may find himself in. It is  through Dhyana, the practice of mind control by which we stop all thinking and seek to realize Truth in its essence. Of the many different paths to Nirvana, the most important one  is the path of Dhyana, the practice of “stopping and realizing.”

Mixed media on canvas 48" X 36"   

Acquired via Gallerie Nvya  
Selected for AIFACS 86th All India Annual Exhibition, Delhi

Dhyana X ( Bodhi tree and the four boy monks) 

In this work the novice boy monks are revealed the concept of "Nirvana" as depicted by the tree in its purest form of monochromatic representation. The novice monks are in awe of this magnificent vision. They see the path that links them to their final goal through Dhyana, represented by the simple red dot. The sanctity and purity of this thought lies in the vast whiteness of the canvas. As one pauses to absorb the work, the artist endeavours to instil The retention of calmness in the midst of a  tumultuous environment that the viewer may find himself in. It is  through Dhyana, the practice of mind control by which we stop all thinking and seek to realize Truth in its essence. Of the many different paths to Nirvana, the most important one  is the path of Dhyana, the practice of “stopping and realizing.”
Mixed media on canvas 36"  X 60" 
Status: Acquired

Dhyana IX
In the work, the artist depicts the swirling random movement of the mind and uncontrolled circumstances that surround us, every moment, often dictating our actions. Thus we react to all that we are surrounded by and enveloped in. The monk is also therefore in a similar situation but appears to emerge out of it, retaining his serenity which is reflected by his posture. This retention of calmness in a tumultuous environment is achieved through Dhyana, the practice of mind control by which we stop all thinking and seek to realize Truth in its essence. Of the many different paths to Nirvana, the most important one  is the path of Dhyana, the practice of “stopping and realizing.”
Acrylic on canvas (50" X 36" Diptych) 
Acquired via Veranda Art

Dhyana VI, Asthachal - the evening meditation 
As the sun sets and the mountain air turns cold, it is time to find peace within one's self simply by focusing on the silence that envelopes and the smells of pine and incense. The artist has attempted to capture this memory on his canvas in the hope of sharing the tranquillity with all who may enjoy the work. 

The retention of calmness in a tumultuous environment is achieved through Dhyana, the practice of mind control by which we stop all thinking and seek to realise Truth in its essence. Of the many different paths to Nirvana, the most important one  is the path of Dhyana, the practice of “stopping and realising.”

36" X 36" / Acrylic on canvas
Acquired via Artistique Gallery 

Dhyana XII

In the work, the artist depicts the swirling random movement of the mind and uncontrolled circumstances that surround us, every moment, often dictating our actions. Thus we react to all that we are surrounded by and enveloped in. The monk is also therefore in a similar situation but appears to emerge out of it, retaining his serenity which is reflected by his posture. This retention of calmness in a tumultuous environment is achieved through Dhyana, the practice of mind control by which we stop all thinking and seek to realize Truth in its essence. Of the many different paths to Nirvana, the most important one  is the path of Dhyana, the practice of “stopping and realizing.”

Acrylic on canvas 48" X 48"

Status: Available via Gallerie Artistique

Dhyana IV

In the work, the artist depicts the swirling random movement of the mind and uncontrolled circumstances that surround us, every moment, often dictating our actions. Thus we react to all that we are surrounded by and enveloped in. The monk is also therefore in a similar situation but appears to emerge out of it, retaining his serenity which is reflected by his posture. This retention of calmness in a tumultuous environment is achieved through Dhyana, the practice of mind control by which we stop all thinking and seek to realize Truth in its essence. Of the many different paths to Nirvana, the most important one  is the path of Dhyana, the practice of “stopping and realizing.”

Mixed media on canvas (36" X 36" Framed) / 2013
Acquired

Dhyana I ( Tiger and the meditating monk) 
In this work the tiger represents the mind in all its power and untamed ferocity with the random unformed script-like forms representing scattered thoughts. Through the power of meditation the monk seemingly brings this "chanchal" mind under control. The contrast of the tigers ferocity highlights the calmness of the monk- just as it takes some hardships for us to appreciate the good that lies within. The retention of calmness in a tumultuous environment is achieved through Dhyana, the practice of mind control by which we stop all thinking  and seek to realise Truth in its essence. The dot in the work depicts this focusing of the mind. Of the many different paths to Nirvana, the most important one  is the path of Dhyana, the practice of “stopping and realising.”

Mixed media on canvas 40" X 30"   
Acquired

Dhyana XI

In the work, the artist depicts the swirling random movement of the mind and uncontrolled circumstances that surround us, every moment, often dictating our actions. Thus we react to all that we are surrounded by and enveloped in. The monk is also therefore in a similar situation but appears to emerge out of it, retaining his serenity which is reflected by his posture. This retention of calmness in a tumultuous environment is achieved through Dhyana, the practice of mind control by which we stop all thinking and seek to realize Truth in its essence. Of the many different paths to Nirvana, the most important one  is the path of Dhyana, the practice of “stopping and realizing.”

Acrylic on canvas 48" X 48"
Status: Acquired

Dhyana VI
In the work, the artist depicts the swirling random movement of the mind and uncontrolled circumstances that surround us, every moment, often dictating our actions. Thus we react to all that we are surrounded by and enveloped in. The monk is also therefore in a similar situation but appears to emerge out of it, retaining his serenity which is reflected by his posture. This retention of calmness in a tumultuous environment is achieved through Dhyana, the practice of mind control by which we stop all thinking and seek to realize Truth in its essence. Of the many different paths to Nirvana, the most important one  is the path of Dhyana, the practice of “stopping and realizing.”
Mixed media on canvas (36" X 36" Framed) / 2013
Unavailable 

INDEX
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A Town Named Nostalgia (set of 4 works)
Across Faiths (set of 3 works)
Ashtamangala (set of 2 works)
At the threshold (set of 2 works)
Bhiksham Dehi (set of 9 works)
Celebrating the Chandrabindu (set of 4 works)
Dashavatara (set of 6 works)
Dear Art Lover (set of 2 works)
Dev Bhoomi (set of 4 works)
Divine Resonance (set of 7 works)
Divya Chakshu- The Tenth Gateway (set of 2 works)
Dhyana (set of 12 works)
Fallen Angel (set of 4 works)
Flight (set of 3 works)
Ganga (set of 2 works)
Icelandscape (set of 2 works)
Kendrit (set of 4 works)
Kashi (set of 9 works)
Kochi (set of 4 works)
Lachhman Rekha (set of 3 works)
Memories of a Childhood (set of 5 works)
Miscellaneous works (set of 28 works)
On Hallowed Ground (set of 3 works)
On the wings of fortune (set of 2 works)
Prathamaja - The First Born (set of 2 works)
Ramayana, The Lesser Heroes (set of 7 works)
Rudrani (set of 6 works)
Tabernacle of the Soul (set of 4 works)
The Courtyard of Serenity (set of 3 works)
The Curator (set of 3 works)
The Busker at the Corner (set of 6 works)
The Lotus Buddha (set of 4 works)
The Temple Guardian (set of 7 works)
Trisul (set of 4 works)
Windows of Faith (set of 2 works)

Dhyana VIII
As the sun sets it is time to find peace within one's self simply by focussing on the spectacular sunset, the silence that envelopes. The artist has attempted to capture this memory on his canvas in the hope of sharing the tranquillity with all who may enjoy the work. 
Acrylic on canvas 60" X 40"
Acquired via Gallerie Nvya

Moksha - the liberation 

Moksha (Sanskrit for liberation) or mukti (Sanskrit for release) is liberation from 'samsara', the cycle of death and rebirth or reincarnation and all the suffering and limitation of worldly existence. It is a state of absolute freedom, peace and bliss attained through self-realisation.This is the supreme goal of human endeavour. It is seen as a transcendence of phenomenal being, a state of higher consciousness, in which matter, energy, time, space, karma (causation) and the other features of empirical reality are understood as 'maya' or an illusion that anchors one to the materialistic.

In this work the tree represents this self realisation and is seemingly aglow with the bliss of liberation from our limitations of worldly existence. The tree itself rises from the darker shades of 'Maya' even as the monk endeavours to achieve this supreme goal through the practice of 'Dhyana'.

Mixed media on canvas (36 X 48)
Acquired
Series: Miscellaneous works

Dhyana VII - Asthachal, the evening meditation
As the sun sets and the mountain air turns cold, it is time to find peace within one's self simply by focussing on the spectacular sunset, the silence that envelopes and the smells of pine and wood smoke. The artist has attempted to capture this memory on his canvas in the hope of sharing the tranquillity with all who may enjoy the work.

Mixed media on canvas 36" X 48" / 2013
Status: Acquired 

Dhyana III (boy monk on wall) 
The mantra Om mani padme hum as presented in the artwork is deep and vast in its resonance and meaning.  The six syllables, om mani padme hum, mean that with the practice of the path which is an indivisible union of method and wisdom, the impure body, speech, and mind can be transformed into the pure exalted form of the Buddha. The chant rises upwards as a tribute to the Buddha. The boy monk sits on a wall contemplating the immense meaning of the chant resolvoing to conquer fear on his path to wisdom. 
Mixed media on canvas 48" X 36"   
Acquired via Gallerie Nvya