Divya Chakshu- The Tenth Gateway I The work presents the artist’s interpretation of the esoteric concept of the third eye or the inner eye. While putting forth this concept on canvas there has been an attempt to symbolize the evocation of mental images that occurred owing to a deep personal spiritual connect with his work.

This divine eye, is a concept prevalent in several spiritual beliefs stretching across cultural boundaries and existing in Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism and Taoism. (This is represented by the texture in relief that resembles a script at first glance but in its anonymity signals a universality ). The third eye is referred to the gate that leads within to the inner realms and spaces of higher consciousness.With the body being compared to a village wherein The Creator has established nine gates or openings e.g eyes, ears, nostrils, mouth etc the “tenth gateway” is the hidden gateway at the centre of the brows and hence in Sanskrit called “Divya Chakshu” where the all seeing, all knowing, Lord resides . It is associated with the resonance of “OM” and the Ajna Chakra. The opening of the third eye often symbolizes a state of enlightenment .

Acrylic on Canvas. 50" X 25" / Framed
Status: Acquired