Draped in Red and golden attire, friends sharing their secrets. Mandala motifs in background symbolise their whispers, endless talks and tales, the various aspects of their personalities. Decked up in the minimalist jewellery they step into the dreamy world of adulthood.
Arishadvarga, also known as shadripu, refers to the six enemies of the mind: kama (lust), krodha (anger), lobha (greed), mada (ego), moha (attachment), and matsarya (jealousy). Everyone experiences these adversities, which can make life difficult. To attain true consciousness and love, it is essential to practice self-realization and overcome these challenges.
Her face is lit with the warmth of the “diya”, her thoughts are peaceful, her prayers transmitted to the universe and she emerges all aglow from within. For me, the hours spent on the kancheevaram saree and her expression were intensely meditative and satisfying.