Maryada Purushottam Ram by Vijaya Achrekar (b. 1967)
23129, Maryada Purushottam Ram, 59.5 x 37 in, Acrylic on Canvas, 2025, LR in English
Vijaya Achrekar’s (b. 1967) painting unfolds like a cinematic moment suspended in time. Lord Ram enters the space with calm authority, while Lord Vishnu in the background stands as a divine presence, quietly affirming the truth of the avatar. It feels as though the cosmic source itself supports his role, duty, and strength.
The painting moves across many layers at once. Energies meet, worlds overlap, and unseen forces seem to vibrate across the surface, creating a powerful cosmic field where time, movement, and order exist together.
The glowing orange background radiates spiritual force and becomes the aura of Lord Ram. It reflects him not just as a warrior but as a bearer of balance and dharma. The blues, whites, purples, and oranges add a sense of infinity, purity, and inner upliftment, making the painting feel alive.
Despite this immense power, Lord Ram’s posture remains composed and restrained. He stands as Maryada Purushottam, dignified and free from ego. The lotus at his feet symbolizes purity rising above chaos, reminding us that his journey is rooted in moral clarity and inner awakening.
This work goes beyond depiction. It reveals Lord Ram as a union of calm presence and boundless cosmic force.
Photos and Text © Chaitya Dhanvi Shah
