I was told my Godmother had an uncanny ability to draw people out; resurrecting any wallflower. I would like to believe this stemmed from a coalescing of genuine interest and astute questions bringing forth a connection. This is something my daughter at the age of three was encouraged to seek in classmates and enthusiastically voice—thereby dissolving differences and promoting likeness. I marvel at how unwittingly her school tries to cultivate in toddlers some very profound and complex Vedantic philosophies, whose tenet resides in transcending individuality and the belief that one soul exists and unifies all living beings. I have discovered in connecting my daughters to my experiences, the cultural distinctions start to blur…
featured image: Modesty: Birth of Venus x Padmini by Adrita Das (L) Bani Thani by Gopal Swami Khetanchi/Curiator Erik Maell writes of Khentanchi, His appreciation of India’s rich and colorful history remains evident throughout his paintings, particularly his admiration of brave warriors and his fondness for the unparalleled beauty of Rajput women, as referenced in his Mona Lisa reinterpretations. (R) Kanya Kunwari by Psycollagist
(L) Disney princesses in Sabya Sachi official summer 2020 modern Sangeet Collection by Sookham Singh (R) Starbucks cup by Rashmi Krishnappa
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