An extremely rare manifestation of Bhagwan Sri Krishna at Harihareshwar temple with a lone single face, 2 hands but 5 bodies in different positions.!! Incredibly when we look at each body we feel that the face is of that particular body. 11th century A.D 3D optical illusion?
It seems like a symbol of Kam, Karodh, Lob, Moh, and Aham- all five in one head - one mind.
But his eyes are looking above -- towards the higher consciousness - above all the vikaars. A true state of mind of a Gyani.
The numeral five has been a significant number within ancient Indian thought.
Perhaps it may represent the five koshas' or bodies that the One Head (Universal God-head/Consciousness) assumes.
Also, this One Consciousness has the five bodies or coverings of the Annamaya Kosha (physical body), Pranayama Kosha(energy body), Manomaya kosha (Mind), Vijnanamaya kosha (discernment sheath), and the Anandamaya kosha (bliss body).
It may also represent the One Head/Consciousness assuming the five bodies/forms consisting of the respective five elements/Tattvas, namely Ether, Fire, Air, Water, and Earth.
But whatever the interpretation, this architecture indeed is pointing to a Higher truth.
HAPPY JANMASHTAMI
Loved the way you expressed this picture in words
ReplyDeleteIncredible is the word. What designing, what sculpting what architecture and precision but above all the interpretation of the art through your words and thoughts is beyond incredible.
ReplyDeleteIncredible is the word. What designing, what sculpting what architecture and precision but above all the interpretation of the art through your words and thoughts is beyond incredible. - Snehita Rajan
ReplyDeleteA very intriguing piece of architecture and interesting interpretation Rajan ji. The numeral '5' has been a significant number within ancient Indian thought. Perhaps it may represent the '5 koshas' or bodies that the One Head (Universal God-head/Consciousness) assumes. This One Consciousness has the 5 bodies or coverings of the Annamaya Kosha (physical body), Pranayama Kosha(energy body), Manomaya kosha (Mind), Vijnanamaya kosha (discernment sheath), and the Anandamaya kosha (bliss body). It may also represent the the One Head/Consciousness assuming the 5 bodies/forms consisting of the respective 5 elements/Tatvas, namely Ether, Fire, Air, Water, and Earth. But whatever the interpretation, this architecture indeed is pointing to a Higher truth. Thank you
ReplyDeleteVery thoughtful input indeed. Thank you for another rational perception.
DeleteSince not many readers read the comment section, so, I am going to add your comments in the main body of the blog for everyone to read it. Thanks again.
Rajan