Ram Katha by Padma Shri Shyam Sharma

Ram Katha by Padma Shri Shyam Sharma (b. 1941). This artwork explains why the Ram Katha continues to matter today. It is not only an epic from the past, but a guide for values, balance, and ethical direction in a fast changing world, with an idea that feels universal and eternal. The presence of manuscript-like forms reminds us that Ram Katha has travelled through generations by memory, writing, and oral tradition. It stands for continuity, wisdom, and shared cultural knowledge.

The orange circular form at the centre reads as the sun, symbolising the Raghuvanshi dynasty, associated with moral leadership. It anchors the composition, just as Shri Ram anchors the epic with dharma. The surrounding blue suggests vastness, time, and movement, much like the flow of the ocean and sky, placing the story in a timeless space.

The strong geometry brings the work together. Circular forms speak of continuity and cosmic order, while diagonal lines introduce movement and transition. Together, they create a balance between stability and change. Through abstraction, colour, and geometry, the artist turns Ram Katha into a contemporary visual language where art, aesthetics, and storytelling meet, making the epic relevant for the present generation in today’s voice.