My first attempt at painting on canvas, so be nice, guys! 🙂
It’s a creative interpretation of the Mahabharata, the great, ancient Indian epic. For those who might not be familiar, it’s an allegorical spiritual story, within which is embedded the Gita – the discourse given by Lord Krishna and one of the sacred Hindu texts.
Anyway, so the red is the bloodied battlefield of the mind, with the five white dots representing the goodness of the Pandavas or the 5 senses; the 100 black dots, the evil of the Kauravas or vices and the golden burst at the bottom, Lord Krishna who represents the intellect. The grey dot was actually a mistake but I added it to represent Karna, or desire, who is brother to the Pandavas and is meant to propel you upwards and forward but fights for the Kauravas – as it is in real life where it ever so often falls prey to vice.
I had fun doing this. Hope you like it!
Pretty cool!
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Thanks, Marissa!
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You’ve put a lot of thought into it, love the idea behind it 🙂
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Appreciate it! Thanks!
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Nice! keep it up. Love the story behind it.
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Thanks, my friend!
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Kunal, it’s wonderful for a first attempt at painting, and I like the theme you chose. Keep it up.
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Thanks, Amitav!
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Love it!
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Thank you!
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My pleasure:))
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I appreciate your explanation of what you depict here. It’s a fine piece, Kunal.
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Thank you!
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I loved the title of your post…..so perfect and absolutely true! The interpretation to it is beautiful!
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Thanks, Radhika
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I have been wondering what to say, first you paint beautiful word pictures and now this and you excel in both ! Paint away ! Gifted 🙂
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You flatter me, but thanks!
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I try …Lol
Don’t take me seriously !!! ( wink wink )
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😉
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I love this concept!
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Thanks, Sonya!
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Hi Kunal, I don’t really know what I like most, the painting or the concept behind it. Mmmm I will settle, I like them both. What catches my eyes is the white background where after the red paint was placed, it looks like a battlefield in the snow. Very nice 🙂
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🙂 Thanks!
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Awesome! Talented!
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Thanks! Appreciate it!
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You’re welcome. Much success to you. Keep up the great work!
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Thanks again! And blessings!
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When I saw it first I said; Nice, it’s like sun rise, taking out the darkness.
Then clicked and read the post.
Now when I look at it, it I see a warfield, strategy, bloodshed, mahabharata.
See what copywriting can do. Epic!
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Shine, my friend, thanks so much!
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That, this is quite beautiful actually.
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Dorna, thanks a bunch!
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Very nice, I am impressed by both the artwork and the story behind it. It’s always good to try out something new. Well done!😀
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Hey, look who’s come visiting! Thanks, Chevvy! Hope all well?
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Hey Kunal, I guess I’m back though I’ll probably be less regular than before.
I’m well. It’s just been a very turbulent month in our country where it feels like everyday is a shock to the system. The political pendulum has shifted significantly. As to me, I’ll know later today whether I’ve been successful on something I’ve been working on.
Hope you are doing well and I’m looking forward to seeing some new poems from you.😊
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Been reading about the goings on. Glad you’re OK, though! Poems – well, one’s up this morning! 🙂
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Ah! then you know what’s preoccupying me. I’ll look out for your poem .
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Thanks, take care!
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Interesting interpretation. loved it all! 😀
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Many thanks, M!
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my pleasure 😄💯
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😊
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nice one! ❤
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Thanks!
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you’re welcome! 😀
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Really very nice this is!
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Thanks, my friend!
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I don’t consider myself nice, but surely I do this painting is. 🙂
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Thanks! 🙂
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Read this for Karn’s real story..
http://wp.me/p83FNQ-4
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👍
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Read this for insight into Karn’s life..
http://wp.me/p83FNQ-4
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Cool, will do…
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Wonderful, the image grabbed my attention in the first instance, and it’s interesting to read about your thoughts.
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Thank you, Evelyn!
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[…] And from scribbles is born art […]
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“… and the golden burst at the bottom, Lord Krishna who represents the intellect.” Is he ~ that is, the intellect ~ also Atman? Just wondering if I remember correctly. Very good painting that depicts well your explanation! (And vice-versa)
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Yup, you got it! Thanks, again, mon ami
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[…] Note: Abhilāaṣhā means “lust” and/or “desire.” This poem was inspired by my friend and fellow writer, Kunal Thakore, particularly his “And from Scribbles is Born Art.“ […]
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Oh wow, I’m honoured! Thank you, Jon and wish you all the good luck there is!
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you are soooo creative. Love your art and the Golden Flower at the bottom, the Master of my heart! 🙂
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Thanks very much, KP, you’re much too kind!
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