Ecstasy and Tranquillity
Working on these paintings evolved as part of my
Continuing process of bringing order to my thoughts
And understanding the profound relevance of one’s faith.
The faith that evolved from a tradition of devotion to a ‘Creator’.
Childhood memories have played tenacious role in
Returning to the images from mythology – intensifying the
Experience so that it becomes more vividly real.
The Practices and paths become less relevant when the
Ultimate ecstasy is same. Such unflinching faith helps one
Find a way blundering through the dense undergrowth of
Ones min, the high altitude of soul.
It is this faith that has kept us on the track that in
Silent suffering engulfed the reality beyond pain and gave
Sheer ecstasy that lead to tranquillity.
Very plainly set forth in Tagore’s song –
Not my way of salvation, to surrender the world!
Rather for me the taste of Infinite freedom
While yet I am bound by a thousand bonds to the wheel….
In each glory of sound and sight and scent
I shall find Thy infinite joy abiding: my passion shall burn as
The flame of salvation.
The flower of my love shall become the ripe fruit of devotion.
Goldy Malhotra
