One of my favourite mantras is the Mahāmrtyuñjaya Mantra, the Great Death-Conquering Mantra.
It is traditionally chanted in times of hardship, illness or death to ease these transitions and the pain sometimes associated with them by drawing attention to that which is beyond death: immortality, attained through awakening and liberation.
“We meditate on the Three-eyed reality
Which permeates and nourishes all like a fragrance.
May we be liberated from death for the sake of immortality,
Even as the cucumber is cut from clinging to the creeper.”
All the images in this collection are based on this verse. May they inspire you in times of change.
The Great Death-Conquering Mantra 8
Fine Art Print
Printed on 310gsm (9.1oz/yd) Hahnemuehle German Etching. This is a beautiful, heavy-duty velvety paper with a slightly textured finish that perfectly shows off the details of this giclee-printed image.
Mounted Canvas
Custom stretched on 400gsm (11.8oz/yd) canvas and hand-mounted on a 38mm pine canvas frame, the 12-color giclee print impresses with brilliant depth of color that makes for a stunning display. Edges are finished in black.