The Flame Within

In “The Flame Within” Anand — a spiritual visualist from Banaras — paints not with pigment alone, but with invocation. This is not merely a portrait; it is a summoning of inner fire, a tribute to the ascetic flame that burns in stillness, not destruction.
At the center of the canvas sits a red-hued figure, both fierce and composed — an embodiment of Vajrayana wisdom, possibly inspired by the tantric forms of Padmasambhava or the wrathful Buddhas. In his lap, a flame rises from a sacred vessel — the inner Agni, the fire of consciousness, transformation, and truth.
The background is Anand’s signature gold — not flashy, but ancient and weathered — like temple walls glazed with sandalwood ash and ghee soot. Tendrils of green and black snake like awakened kundalini, while white lotus blooms float like mantras in the ether. There is tension and peace, asceticism and beauty, austerity and lushness — all at once.
You can feel Anand’s discipline here. His deliberate restraint. He’s not just decorating form; he’s meditating through it. The brush becomes a mala. The canvas, a sadhana.
Symbolism & Details:
The flame in the bowl signifies tapas — the purifying fire of inner practice.
The skull motif belt represents transcendence of fear, ego, and mortality — a common tantric symbol.
The robe's rhythm and folds dance like a still wind — suggesting quiet power and contained movement.
What You Bring Home:
A contemplative force. A visual yantra to the deeper self. A relic of inner power captured on cloth and light.
Perfect For:
Sacred corners, meditation alcoves, yoga spaces, or homes seeking not comfort — but clarity.

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Metro Cities (India): 5-7 business days
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