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Mahasiddhas Shavaripa and Dharikapa, c1600. Creator: Unknown
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Mahasiddhas Shavaripa and Dharikapa, c1600. Creator: Unknown
Mahasiddhas Shavaripa and Dharikapa, c1600. Painted in a style closely related to Chinese painting, two of the eighty-four mahasiddhas ("great perfected ones") float in a landscape of craggy rocks and stylized trees. In tantric Buddhist traditions, the mahasiddhas are regarded as great adepts who have achieved spiritual powers and enlightenment, sometimes through unconventional means
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1600s Arrow Arrows Hunter Mahasiddha Quiver Siddha Tempera On Cloth Tibet Tibetan Tibetan Buddhism Walters Art Museum Tempera
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This 17th century painting depicts two of the revered Mahasiddhas, or 'great perfected ones,' in Tibetan Buddhism: Shavaripa and Dharikapa. The image, executed in a style closely related to Chinese painting, showcases the mahasiddhas floating serenely above a rugged landscape of craggy rocks and stylized trees. Mahasiddhas are considered to be great adepts who have achieved spiritual powers and enlightenment through unconventional means. Shavaripa, the male figure on the left, is often depicted as a hunter, holding a bow and arrow, symbolizing the transformation of worldly desires into spiritual progress. Dharikapa, the young woman on the right, is shown with a quiver full of arrows, embodying the feminine power and wisdom that can pierce the veil of ignorance. The painting's vibrant colors and intricate details evoke a sense of otherworldliness, transporting the viewer to a mystical realm where the mundane and the transcendent coexist. The use of tempera on cloth, a common technique in Tibetan painting, adds to the artwork's rich texture and depth. This painting is a testament to the enduring legacy of Tibetan Buddhism and its unique artistic traditions. It invites us to contemplate the transformative power of spiritual practice and the potential for enlightenment that lies within each of us.
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