CONCEPT:

“I belong to no religion. My religion is love. My heart is my temple”

is a verse from Molānā Jalāl ad-Dīn Muḥammad Rūmī, commonly known as Rumi, a renowned 13th-century Persian poet. Rumi, one of the most celebrated Persian poets in the West, wrote extensively about love and the divine.

This artwork features a “Sufi Bowl,” inspired by the kashkuls—alms bowls carried by Sufi saints or wandering dervishes who owned no possessions. These intricately carved bowls, are displayed in museums across the world, have origins dating as far back as the 12th century, from various Persian dynasties.

This piece combines a traditional bowl design with modern elements like patterned rims and tassels with modern Persian Calligraphy written inside it.

In Hinduism, the concept of Ekam Sat emphasizes the oneness of all faiths and the divine. While there are many ornate Hindu temples, the highest devotion is found in pure love, represented within the “Heart Chakra,” where the divine resides.

This sentiment aligns with Sufi philosophy and the ascetic traditions of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, all of which honor the sacred path of alms collection by monks and sages.

Print Details:

•Museum-quality prints made on thick and durable matte paper
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 5.57 oz/y² (189 g/m²)
• Giclée printing quality
• Opacity: 94%

All prints are signed by the artist.