"When the stars go blue"

However impossible it may seem to know that there are somethings that are still sacred, and the heart's always scared of spoiling things, people and their spirits.

Lately, the pursuit of love - so synonymous with happiness - has become that. A fearful path. It is a fearful one because there's always a question.. a possibility what would happen if things went bad and what all things would be at stake when the destruction (that seems alarmingly possible) happen. It will become a catalyst to destroy a spirit - a yearning to do better and be better in life, because that is what the ultimate purpose is: to rise. Just, simply, rise.

We have often heard as much that life is a journey where we are supposed to make mistakes - and learn from them and try never to repeat them. If falling in love is a mistake, how does one avoid it? Why is this path the most difficult to walk?

The thing is, we can make mistakes in finding love... not look in the right places- but how in the world are we to know which place is right? They say the heart will guide us, but what happens when you start living so much in fear that you overpower your heart. Translate opportunities into threats. Risks, that will destroy other people's lives, emotions, perspectives, spirit if you were wrong.

That is a huge responsibility. I think it's a part of one's integrity, then, to be hated, or worse, to be misunderstood. You're just doing the world a favor.

Paintings on Cosmic Energy by artist Machcha Gangadas

Interview with Artist Machcha Gangadas

Part I

Part II

Machcha Gangadas on the importance of Om in his works.

See his paintings here.

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Cosmic Energy - Beautiful Paintings by Artist Machcha Gangadas

Very rarely do we find real life figures who inspire and after that surprise you with their grace, humbleness and talent. Had the pleasure of meeting someone personifying all the above words earlier this month. His name is Machcha Gangadas, a painter, an artist, a poet with colours who showcased his works at the Jehangir Art Gallery earlier this month. 

These are not paintings, these are concepts.

The concept that there is one and only one energy that flows in our soul. It is the origin of our soul and the collective soul of the world as well. According to the artist Mr. Gangadas, he's depicted the flow of energy of the entire universe. He says we carry this energy within ourselves and it is also the basis of the scientific term of "aura". 

Every person has a distinctive aura. Also, the flow of energy can be controlled by proper meditation and thereby "activating" chakras.  There are seven chakras in the human body.

A lover of the art of art for the past three decades, he currently works in the State Bank of India. Ask him how he finds the time to paint, while working in a Bank, he says that passion always finds a way. 

He rises early, and often paints till wee hours of the morning. He gives the credit to his family who has supported him throughout and mostly, his wife, who often prepares tea for him as he paints in the night. He has a son and a daughter-in-law and is based in Pune. 

His right leg is affected by Polio, but that has not stopped Mr. Gangadas from spending every single Sunday in Bombay, touring various art galleries and exploring and appreciating other artists' works. It is this insight and dedication that shows through his work and amazing techniques, which he was gladly sharing with onlookers and connoisseurs. 

Apart from the concept of cosmic energy reflected in his works, an important part of his paintings is the technique he employs. The concept of the flow of energy may be old, but to portray it in a radical way catches your attention. Even in his paintings you can feel something is alive, creating ripples around you, within you.

For those interested in seeing more of his work or better still, buying it, please email Mr. Machcha Gangadas at ggmachcha@gmail.com.

You can see more of his paintings here