Aparā Devī, Abhinavagupta, and Ignorance

ABHINAVAGUPTA AND THE CONCEPT OF IGNORANCE IN KASHMIR SHAIVISM Excerpt from: Quarterly Malini published by Ishwar Ashram Trust, by Prof. Debabrata Sensharma. Art : Aparā Devī, sitting on her consort Navātma-bhairava. Drawing by Ekabhumi Ellik, painted by Carmen Richards. Ignorance is a truth that all human beings perceive in their life in this world. All schools …

AI Art, Artificial Intelligence, and Originality

“Ethical” is such a nebulous term in relation to new technology. I personally believe that human artists mostly do organically what machines do mechanically – digest a bunch of influences/data/images, blend it, then regurgitate a synthesis. I don’t think what most artists do is original or “creative” in the sense of true innovation. My take …

Delightful Importance of Bhavas and Rasas

Have you ever heard of the term “Bhav” or “Bhava” or “Bhāva”? Even if you have, but you don’t know how intentionally cultivating Bhāvas (emotional disposition/attitude/sentiment) can empower your spiritual practice, expand your creative range, and enrich your understanding of India’s rich culture, then read on. Seriously, if you aren’t utilizing Bhāva while doing your …