A prayer to goddess Saraswati by sage Agastya describes the divine magnificence of the Hindu goddess of wisdom and arts as “the divinity whose skin is of a pristine white color like the Kunda flower, moon and snow and who is draped in flawlessly white clothes. She is situated on a Shwetapadmasana or a white (Shweta) lotus (Padma) throne (aasana) and in who holds a Veena in her hands. Devi who is eternally worshipped by Brahma, Achyuta (Vishnu), and Shankara (Shiva), O great goddess, dispel my inactivity and protect me!” Looking at this mesmeric goddess Saraswati painting, these devotional lines of sage Agastya instantly come to mind, lines that seem to be the inspiration for this heavenly acrylic painting.
Haloed by an otherworldly environment created by a combination of a faded eggplant, saffron, lilac, and yellow color aura and the figures of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva hovering on the horizon, with their hands joined in the gesture of paying obeisance to Devi Saraswati. The goddess sits on a uniquely painted white lotus flower whose petals on her side appear like the edges of a crescent moon. Absorbing the delicateness of the white flower, Devi Saraswati’s sari makes brilliant folds that are spread luxuriantly on her floral throne. Using a grey shade in the lines of the creases and black on the golden border, a realistic effect of pleats is realized in this goddess Saraswati painting.
Devi Saraswati is in her four-armed form, holding the Veena in her primary left hand elegantly, with a Japamala (rosary) and Veda (holy scriptures) in her secondary arms. Her right hand is raised in the gesture of fearlessness or Abhayamudra, with which she appears to be answering the prayers of protection of her devotees. A profusion of gold, pearl, and gem-studded ornaments adorn her glistening persona, which is presented in this Maa Saraswati painting with skilled use of white shades to give the effect of a polished shine. The glowing countenance of the abode of universal wisdom and virtues is beautified by perfect features which enliven the canvas with the presence of Saraswati. In the foreground, an intermingling of blues, black and white recreate the gushing waves of Bhava-Saagara or the ocean of existence, rising above which, Devi Saraswati is the supreme energy (Shakti) who can protect the soul from ignorance and inactivity by inspiring it into the most stunning creative action.
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