In this painting, Nandi—the sacred bull and devoted attendant of Lord Shiva—is shown outside the temple door, embodying Sakshi Bhav,... Read More
In this painting, Nandi—the sacred bull and devoted attendant of Lord Shiva—is shown outside the temple door, embodying Sakshi Bhav, the state of witness-consciousness. The stories of the cosmos unfold all around him, yet he remains detached, never entering the temple itself. This placement highlights Nandi’s eternal role as the observer: fully aware, attentive to the divine play, yet unbound, symbolizing the profound balance of devotion without attachment.