Floor + Wallart: Rūmī
Recent decisions, irrespective of the rationale, seem to threaten the communal harmony in India, long known for being all-embracing. Though born in a liberal Hindu household, this floor-art depicting an Islamic prayer mat is my expression of solidarity.
Recent decisions, irrespective of the rationale, seem to threaten the communal harmony in India, long known for being all-embracing. Though born in a liberal Hindu household, this floor-art depicting an Islamic prayer mat is my expression of solidarity.
On the floor, the centerpiece is inspired by rumi-darwaza, Lucknow.
Calling this art 'Rumi' has another reason. Jalāl al-Dīn Rūmī's poetry speaks of love which infuses the world and they transcend the divides among men.
Calling this art 'Rumi' has another reason. Jalāl al-Dīn Rūmī's poetry speaks of love which infuses the world and they transcend the divides among men.
ekam sad-vipra bahudha vadanti
"The Truth is One, but the sages call It by many names" - Rg Veda 1.164.46
"We are to learn yet that all religions, under whatever name they may be called, either Hindu, Buddhist, Mohammedan, or Christian, have the same God, and he who derides anyone of these derides his own God."
Swami Vivekananda, in his discourse on Vedic Religious Ideals.
