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Swami Kriyananda, founder of Ananda, had a vision of this symbol. It took some time and multiple attempts to get it in the right form on paper. He wrote:

“The mountain peak at the bottom symbolizes the soul’s aspiration toward God; the graceful upward curve of the slopes suggests joyous rather than merely arduous ascension.

The sweep upward and outward from the mountaintop, ending in the figure of a bird, symbolizes the Bird of Paradise—the human soul soaring upward and outward in joyous circles to embrace all beings in its quest for enlightenment.

The bird itself, finally, is also like an arrow, its shape the complement of that of the mountain below. Thus, every upward aspiration of the soul is met by a corresponding descent of divine grace. The devotee should make a conscious effort to bring down into his daily life the peace and joy he attains in meditation.

The descending bird symbolizes, finally, the avatar who, after finding God, descends again to help other aspiring souls. As Paramhansa Yogananda once said: “Lord, give me Thyself that I may give Thee to all. That is the highest prayer.”

Materials
Built on three levels of wood and metal, with acrylic molding and LED lights. Painted and shaped by hand with gold plating. Each piece is individually hand-decorated by the artist with the greatest care, ensuring that the energy the yantra transmits is of its fullest potential, bringing maximum benefit to the space in which it is displayed.

Size
14” diameter x 2.2” deep

How long before you receive?

Approximately 4-5 weeks, including shipping from Italy to the U.S.

A note about color

The yantras pick up colors. They change depending on the wall color or lighting where they are displayed. Our website and catalog are true representations of what you will receive against the backgrounds and lighting shown. But, like a clear quartz crystal, their “personalities” change depending on their surroundings. Against a white background in normal light, a Sculpture of Light may appear lighter or more muted. If you have more questions about this and would like to request an exact color for your situation, please contact Shantidev, the artist, as he is happy to talk with you or to customize your order.

Custom Orders
Because each piece is individually hand-crafted by the artist, you can customize this Light Sculpture with different colors or sizes, up to 3 feet in diameter. Contact the artist, Shantidev, to place a custom order or to ask a question.

To help manifest greater expansion and harmony in your life repeat this affirmation and prayer daily.

Affirmation:

“I will live in the remembrance of what I am in truth: bliss infinite! Eternal love!”

Prayer:

“Lord, Thou art always with me. Help me to feel, behind my thoughts, Thy inspiration; behind my every emotion, Thy calm, all-transforming love.”

From the book Affirmations for Self-Healing by Swami Kriyananda