New paperback book released

I just released paperback version of Figure carving - the ethnic style : Amazing world of possibilities (Economy Ed.). This paperback is available from amazon, Barnes and noble, and many other online as well as offline bookstores soon.

 

ISBN  978-1519502087

For a preview on amazon click

http://www.amazon.com/dp/1519502087

Figure Carving - Ethnic style is going to be available on 19 Nov 2015

My new book titled Figure Carving - The Ethnic Style : Amazing world of possibilities, will be simultaneously released on 19th Nov 2015 by most retailers (Amazon, Apple, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, among others) all over the world.

A fantastic book detailing a completely alternate way of carving human figures that has been followed for thousands of years in the Indian subcontinent from Afghanistan to Cambodia, from Himalayas to Indonesia.

Provides detailed illustrations and lots and lots of examples.

For a preview click your favorite store below

 

 Amazon     iTunes     Barnes and Noble    Kobo  

Hurry and place a pre-order immediately to avail of the low priced early bird offer in your favorite shop.

The way to be peaceful

This is one relief carving (3’ X 3’ X 5”) I did three years ago and this still happens to be my best. I liked it because of the symbolism.

At the center you see a Buddha like face that symbolizes enlightenment and peace. The top folded palms denote respect for all or surrender to God (if you are a believer). Still lower are two palms in Abhaya mudra symbolizing fearlessness or assurance of non violence to others. Just below them are palms in Vairagya mudra indicating detachment. The lowest set of palms is obviously in Dhyäna mudra denoting meditation. 

The message is – if you respect all, mean no harm to any one, not indulge in over attachment to worldly things, and mediate, you are sure to find everlasting peace. This in essence is what Yoga is all about.