№ MMXXVI

RACHNA · A LIVING ARCHIVE

Rachna by M.

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MM · XXVI

Canvas
Lord Vishnu Reclining on Ananta Shesha
Indian School · 18–20c.

Painting

Lord Vishnu Reclining on Ananta Shesha

Indian School · 18–20c.

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This profound image depicts the cosmic slumber of Lord Vishnu, the Preserver, as he rests upon the serpent Ananta Shesha amidst the infinite waters of the causal ocean. It is a moment of divine stillness before the creation of the universe, where the Lord awaits the call of time. Beside him, his consort Lakshmi gently massages his feet, an act of eternal devotion that anchors the spiritual weight of the scene. Above, Brahma emerges from a lotus springing from Vishnu's navel, symbolizing the birth of the creator and the cyclical nature of existence. The artist captures a serene transcendence, inviting the viewer to contemplate the silence from which all reality flows.

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