In a World of Gods and Goddesses: The Mystic Art of Indra Sharma
By (Author) James H Bae
Mandala Publishing Group
Mandala Publishing Group
10th March 2015
United States
General
Non Fiction
704.948945
Hardback
192
Width 235mm, Height 274mm, Spine 25mm
1270g
Reformatted into a new, smaller size, the masterful Indra Sharmas celebrated collection of traditional spiritual Indian paintings is now more affordable than ever. With painstaking detail put into each illustration, these beautiful works of art highlight
Expressing his spirituality through art, Sharmas unique masterpieces are meant to inspire peace and reflection in the viewer. With sections on major Hindu deities and classic Vedic texts that include both art and accompanying descriptions, In a World of Gods and Goddesses is the definitive collection of Indra Sharmas lifework. By combining contemporary and traditional artistic styles, Sharma creates icons of Hindu gods and goddesses that are altars of worship for millions. Steeped in Indias ancient Vedic cosmology, these prayerful, captivating paintings contain a complete whos who of the Hindu pantheonGanesh, Devi, Shiva, Vishnu, Laxmi, and Krishna all come alive in this unique and richly colored work.
James H. Bae is a practitioner of both Hindu and Buddhist yoga systems. For years Bae has lived in India investing himself in his spiritual study and training as a monk. His primary areas of study include Oriental medicine, Hindu and Buddhist art, and Eastern philosophy and culture. Bae is the author of Darshan: Sweet Sounds of Surrender, Smaranam: A Garland of Kirtan, In a World of Gods and Goddesses: The Mystic Art of Indra Sharma, and a frequent writer for the Mandala diety mini-books. Bae currently writes and studies at his home in Hilo, Hawaii.