Abhijeet Ahankar = Abhihankar
KAB 2024
Medium: Natural Pigment on Cotton Canvas
Dimensions: 3 x 4 ft
Year: 2023
About the Art
Spirituality involves understanding our emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. To connect with divine consciousness, self-awareness is crucial, especially understanding our ego. True spirituality is rooted in recognizing our authentic identity. The importance of self-awareness can be portrayed as a gateway to spirituality.
This artwork is a traditional Paubha-style representation of the ego, Ahamkara, originating from Sanskrit. The term "Ahamkara" originates from Sanskrit, where "Aham" signifies 'I,' and "Kara" means 'maker,' essentially translating to 'I-maker.' The ego is often depicted through decapitation, symbolizing the distinct "I" within one's consciousness. The artwork features a severed head, alcohol poured towards the neck, and a crow pose, a nod to birth under Kaagasana, and a luxurious deity pose, rajalilasana, symbolizing indulgence. Each aspect carries symbolic significance, contributing to understanding one's personal identity.
