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Gaia's Own: Every Child's Guide to Living In Harmony With Nature by artist Dharshana Bajaj Gaia's Own: Every Child's Guide To Living In Harmony With Nature is Dharshana Bajaj's first book. This is a creative non-fiction which, via an exchange of emails between a young girl and her itinerant grandfather, introduces various concepts on the theme of Nature and climate change. This book is fo...

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Gaia's Own: Every Child's Guide To Living In Harmony With Nature

"A model of the kind of optimistic and caring conversations we need more of!" ~ Bill McKibben, environmentalist and author, We Are Better Together

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Pushpanath Krishnamurthy supports the book Gaia's Own: Every Child's Guide To Living In Harmony With Nature at the Ahimsa Santhai, Madurai, an event inspired by Mahatma Gandhi's beliefs.

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Dharshana Bajaj“This is a book for all” Pushpanath Krishnamurthy supports the book Gaia's Own: Every Child's Guide To Living In Harmony With Nature at the Ahimsa Santhai, Madurai, an event inspired by Mahatma Gandhi's beliefs.

Gaia's Own: Every Child's Guide To Living In Harmony With Nature

A book that promises to inspire you to spend more time in Nature, in silence, and in reconsidering your choices on a day to day basis in a number of aspects of your life...

Here's a book that encourages you to reconnect not only with NATURE, but with yourself and every other person around on a deeper level. And to realize that each one of us can and do make a difference...

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Dharshana BajajBooks Gaia's Own: Every Child's Guide To Living In Harmony With Nature. Coming soon! Green Book for children and all Nature lovers, by artist Dharshana Bajaj. Approved by environmentalist Bill Mckibben, artist Parvathi Nayar, and Greenpeace International. Available in Odyssey Book Shop, Adyar and The Book...

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Book Excerpt:

"Meditation is one of the crucial ways to get in touch with your inner voice, your intuition. That is your direct link to the universal spirit, to Gaia. That's like your dynamic manual for living that is constantly being updated. As a wildlife photographer for many years, though I am very familiar with all sorts of cameras, anytime we have to upgrade to the latest technology, I find I'm helpless without the accompanying manual! And we humans are so much more complex than cameras, right? How can we operate sanely, optimally, and effectively when we are cut off from our intuition? Not possible, my dear. That is precisely how we've collectively landed in this ecological soup! By overriding our intuition, by ignoring our instincts.

The only way we can swim out of this soup is to first center ourselves. That begins with not doing things, but "being". By that, I mean being mindful of your breath, of your body, and bringing yourself completely to the present moment, without any thoughts of the future or the past. That is meditation. Yes, we can do it Buddha's way, sitting under a tree, far away in a forest, away from all distractions. But any act done with mindfulness is also a type of meditation. When you are on your terrace, you could walk more mindfully, paying attention to all things around you, instead of listening to music or thinking about other things. That then becomes a walking meditation. Easy? Yes, it is. Likewise, when you eat your meals, do so mindfully. When you are cleaning your room, stay with your breath, keep your mind on your action, and be fully present. As you become more mindful in every way, you will find that you are calmer. The chatter of your mind slows down. And then you will become aware that there is another voice inside you guiding you. As you follow this inner voice, you become your most authentic self, truer, stronger, and truly connected with all that is. "

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Delighted to share that the book GAIA'S OWN has been officially launched! This book is an email exchange between a young girl and her grandfather on climate change and how we can make things better. To get your copy, visit Pothi.com, Flipkart.com, and Dharshanabajaj.in/books/. Ebook is available exclusively on Amazon.

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In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks. ~ John Muir

Nature is our greatest treasure. Do you love it enough to spend time in it every day? To understand climate change in a simple yet comprehensive way, get your copy of the new book. Gaia's Own: Every Child's Guide To Living In Harmony With Nature.

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Man belongs to Earth, Earth does not belong to man. ~ Native American Proverb.

Gaia’s Own: Every Child’s Guide To Living In Harmony With Nature - a new book that helps one understand climate change in a simple, comprehensive, and wholesome way.

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We are spiritual beings in human form. Connecting with the "spirit", our souls, is not only beneficial to us, it is essential to our existence, And for our harmonious coexistence with all that is.

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Dharshana BajajDo Be Do Be Do Art is not like any other "job", finds artist Dharshana Bajaj. To be able to create anything, one needs to sublimate one's "ego" to one's "beingness". We have to allow spirit to guide us, and for that, we have got to learn to be ok with just being, doing nothing. That is when we can really listen to...

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Imagine a world surrounded by love...where everyone is protected forever...under a crimson sky...

Temple by the Shore
Oil painting on canvas
36 x 24 in
2017

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About the Artist: Chennai-based artist Dharshana Bajaj has been creating original art since 1996. She received her MA in History of Fine Arts from Stella Maris, Chennai. And has a Diploma in Drawing and Painting from C.P.R Arts Center, Chennai. Her favorite subjects are Nature and the elements in it. Lately she has been fascinated by the idea of depicting the human species living in harmony with Nature, and has sought inspiration in science, spirituality, as well as art history. This painting is from her series made in 2017, titled Under A Crimson Sky, where she creates a parallel universe with love as the currency, the medium, and the highest virtue.

This is a stream of consciousness painting, depicting a rustic scene. It is filled with symbols of value to me and my theme of which this piece is a part, Under A Crimson Sky, created in 2017, after a particularly hard time personally. How easy or how hard is it to raise a child well? As they say...

It Takes A Village
Oil Painting on Canvas
16 x 13 in
2017

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About the Artist: Chennai-based artist Dharshana Bajaj has been creating and selling original art since 1996. She received her MA in History of Fine Arts from Stella Maris, Chennai. And has a Diploma in Drawing and Painting from C.P.R Arts Center, Chennai. Though she has been tutored further by senior artists of Chennai like A.V.Ilango and Dakshinamurthy for short periods, she is by and large self-taught, exploring new subjects and techniques constantly. Her favorite subjects are Nature and the elements in it, be that as landscapes or still lives. Lately she has been fascinated by the idea of depicting the human species living in harmony with Nature, and has sought inspiration in science, spirituality, as well as art history.

Love is the greatest magic...

I Love You
Under A Crimson Sky Series
Oil painting on canvas
13 x 16 in
2017

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About the Artist: Chennai-based artist Dharshana Bajaj has been creating and selling original art since 1996. She received her MA in History of Fine Arts from Stella Maris, Chennai. And has a Diploma in Drawing and Painting from C.P.R Arts Center, Chennai. Though she has been tutored further by senior artists of Chennai like A.V.Ilango and Dakshinamurthy for short periods, she is by and large self-taught, exploring new subjects and techniques constantly. Her favorite subjects are Nature and the elements in it, be that as landscapes or still lives. Lately she has been fascinated by the idea of depicting the human species living in harmony with Nature, and has sought inspiration in science, spirituality, as well as art history. This painting is from another mood, another phase of the artist, immediately after a personal crisis.

Meditation can make one calm and peaceful, even when done in the midst of a bustling city...Around 2017, after a personal crisis, I was drawn to create a series of paintings that expressed my yearning for a better world...where people were wiser (symbolized by big, all-seeing eyes), children were always safe, humanity co-existed peacefully with the natural world, our planet was always surrounded by love (symbolized by the crimson sky), and we were always watched over by spirit or our higher selves (symbolized by the presence of the crow)...

At Peace In The City
Oil Painting on Canvas
36 x 36 in
2017

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About the Artist: Chennai-based artist Dharshana Bajaj has been creating and selling original art since 1996. She received her MA in History of Fine Arts from Stella Maris, Chennai. And has a Diploma in Drawing and Painting from C.P.R Arts Center, Chennai. Though she has been tutored further by senior artists of Chennai like A.V.Ilango and Dakshinamurthy for short periods, she is by and large self-taught, exploring new subjects and techniques constantly. Her favorite subjects are Nature and the elements in it, be that as landscapes or still lives. Lately she has been fascinated by the idea of depicting the human species living in harmony with Nature, and has sought inspiration in science, spirituality, as well as art history.

A cup of coffee soothes the spirit...no matter where you are or which kind of soup you find yourself in!...This art work was created in 2017, when after a personal crisis, I was drawn to create a series of paintings that expressed my yearning for a better world...where people were wiser (symbolized by big, all-seeing eyes), children were always safe, humanity co-existed peacefully with the natural world, our planet was always surrounded by love (symbolized by the crimson sky), and we were always watched over by spirit or our higher selves (symbolized by the presence of the crow)...

I Love Coffee
Oil Painting on Canvas
16 x 13 in
2017

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About the Artist: Chennai-based artist Dharshana Bajaj has been creating and selling original art since 1996. She received her MA in History of Fine Arts from Stella Maris, Chennai. And has a Diploma in Drawing and Painting from C.P.R Arts Center, Chennai. Though she has been tutored further by senior artists of Chennai like A.V.Ilango and Dakshinamurthy for short periods, she is by and large self-taught, exploring new subjects and techniques constantly. Her favorite subjects are Nature and the elements in it, be that as landscapes or still lives. Lately she has been fascinated by the idea of depicting the human species living in harmony with Nature, and has sought inspiration in science, spirituality, as well as art history.

Life can be full of surprises... In this last series of paintings, I have tried to create a parallel universe... a place where knowing exists along side of innocence, where love and divine protection surrounds us, allowing us restful nights and peaceful days. A place where children once again find a playground in nature, and people live in harmony, watched and guided by the eternal spirit depicted here as the ubiquitous crow. The experiences of life, the traumas of the past, hold fragments of our soul prisoner...it's when we gather all these pieces, and put ourselves right again, sometimes after a long journey...we may find ourselves, as it were, under a crimson sky.

Life
Oil Painting On Canvas
36 x 48 in
2017

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Artist's Biography: Chennai-based fine artist Dharshana Bajaj produces evocative work steeped in Nature, and in the sensory exploration of the natural world. Largely self-taught, she believes her mission in life is to add greater beauty to the world, and inspire people to live in harmony with Nature. Some of her work also reflects her understanding of Advaitha philosophy, which considers that we are all one, interconnected with Nature and each other on a very quantum level.


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As one gets older, one gets wiser...the trials begin to look like teachers...and every rejection becomes God's redirection...This painting is from a series of paintings created in 2017. I have tried to create a parallel universe... a place where knowing exists along side of innocence, where love and divine protection surrounds us, allowing us restful nights and peaceful days. A place where children once again find a playground in nature, and people live in harmony, watched and guided by the eternal spirit depicted here as the ubiquitous crow. The experiences of life, the traumas of the past, hold fragments of our soul prisoner...it's when we gather all these pieces, and put ourselves right again, sometimes after a long journey...we may find ourselves, as it were, under a crimson sky.

I Am A Buddha
Oil Painting On Canvas
16 x 13 in
2017

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Artist's Biography: Chennai-based fine artist Dharshana Bajaj produces evocative work steeped in Nature, and in the sensory exploration of the natural world. Largely self-taught, she believes her mission in life is to add greater beauty to the world, and inspire people to live in harmony with Nature. Some of her work also reflects her understanding of Advaitha philosophy, which considers that we are all one, interconnected with Nature and each other on a very quantum level.

Nature is a lot of things, beautiful, abundant, our source of sustenance, all-pervasive, magnificent...but it is also a great healer that is itself in need of some considerate care. Climate change is a reality, and if we wish to leave a healthy planet for our children, we have to get real too.

At Peace
Oil Painting on Canvas
48 x 36 in
2019
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About the Artist: Chennai-based artist Dharshana Bajaj has been creating and selling original art since 1996. She received her MA in History of Fine Arts from Stella Maris, Chennai. And has a Diploma in Drawing and Painting from C.P.R Arts Center, Chennai. Though she has been tutored further by senior artists of Chennai like A.V.Ilango and Dakshinamurthy for short periods, she is by and large self-taught, exploring new subjects and techniques constantly. Her favorite subjects are Nature and the elements in it, be that as landscapes or still lives. Lately she has been fascinated by the idea of depicting the human species living in harmony with Nature, and has sought inspiration in science, spirituality, as well as art history.

I've often wondered why we call Nature "Mother". Is it because it is as giving, forgiving, patient, persevering, loving, and generous like a mother? The source of everything...

Mother
Watercolors on paper
10" x 14"
2020

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About the Artist: Chennai-based artist Dharshana Bajaj has been creating and selling original art since 1996. She received her MA in History of Fine Arts from Stella Maris, Chennai. And has a Diploma in Drawing and Painting from C.P.R Arts Center, Chennai. Though she has been tutored further by senior artists of Chennai like A.V.Ilango and Dakshinamurthy for short periods, she is by and large self-taught, exploring new subjects and techniques constantly. Her favorite subjects are Nature and the elements in it, be that as landscapes or still lives. Lately she has been fascinated by the idea of depicting the human species living in harmony with Nature, and has sought inspiration in science, spirituality, as well as art history.

What does our planet need today? Humanity that is more responsible in how it uses the offerings of Nature...for the sake of all the others that inhabit the space, as well as the future generations.

New Man
Watercolors on paper
10" x 14"
2020

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About the Artist: Chennai-based artist Dharshana Bajaj has been creating and selling original art since 1996. She received her MA in History of Fine Arts from Stella Maris, Chennai. And has a Diploma in Drawing and Painting from C.P.R Arts Center, Chennai. Though she has been tutored further by senior artists of Chennai like A.V.Ilango and Dakshinamurthy for short periods, she is by and large self-taught, exploring new subjects and techniques constantly. Her favorite subjects are Nature and the elements in it, be that as landscapes or still lives. Lately she has been fascinated by the idea of depicting the human species living in harmony with Nature, and has sought inspiration in science, spirituality, as well as art history.

Beautiful, bountiful, breathtaking Nature! Adjectives fail to express the joy and wonder God's creation inspires...

Rain Forest
Oil Painting On Canvas
36 x 18 in
2018

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A 100 Shades Of Green
Oil Painting On Canvas
36 x 18 in
2018

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Another art work by Chennai-based artist Dharshana Bajaj that celebrates the bountiful and glorious creativity of Nature. How many shades of green have you spotted in your garden?

I Am That (Fisherwoman)
Oil Painting on Canvas by Dharshana Bajaj
24 x 36 in
2020

This work aims to depict what one experiences or feels when one mediates, and looks inward. Saint or common man, when we take time to just be, we find within infinite depths of wisdom, which reminds us that we are all truly one with all that is.

About the artist: Chennai-based Indian artist Dharshana Bajaj has been creating and selling original art since 1996. She received her MA in History of Fine Arts from Stella Maris, Chennai. And has a Diploma in Drawing and Painting from C.P.R Arts Center, Chennai. Though she has been tutored further by senior artists of Chennai like A.V.Ilango and Dakshinamurthy for short periods, she is by and large self-taught, exploring new subjects and techniques constantly. Her favorite subjects are Nature and the elements in it, be that as landscapes or still lives. Lately she has been fascinated by the idea of depicting the human species living in harmony with Nature, and has sought inspiration in science, spirituality, as well as art history.

Intuitively we know it. As children, we have experienced it deeply. As adults, we need to rekindle it: our love for the glorious natural world. Living in harmony with nature begins when we learn to appreciate all its wonders, small and big. Spending time in nature uplifts the spirit, heals the soul and the body.

Listen To The Rhythm Of The Rustling Leaves
Oil Painting On Canvas
24 x 36 in
2016

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About the Artist: Chennai-based artist Dharshana Bajaj has been creating and selling original art since 1996. She received her MA in History of Fine Arts from Stella Maris, Chennai. And has a Diploma in Drawing and Painting from C.P.R Arts Center, Chennai. Though she has been tutored further by senior artists of Chennai like A.V.Ilango and Dakshinamurthy for short periods, she is by and large self-taught, exploring new subjects and techniques constantly. Her favorite subjects are Nature and the elements in it, be that as landscapes or still lives. Lately she has been fascinated by the idea of depicting the human species living in harmony with Nature, and has sought inspiration in science, spirituality, as well as art history.

I Am That (Elvis)
Oil Painting On Canvas By Dharshana Bajaj
24 x 36 in
2021

This painting celebrates the interrelationship between the human species and the natural world. It depicts the truth perceived and recorded in ancient vedic scriptures as well as that recognized by modern day science, specifically Quantum Physics, that everything is deeply interconnected, and that all boundaries are illusions. Nature is not something outside ourselves. It is very much a part of who we are. Here, the figure shown is that of the famous singer Elvis Priestly, merging with the shapes and colors of the elements of the natural world. DM for details. Shipping additional.

About the Artist: Chennai-based artist Dharshana Bajaj has been creating and selling original art since 1996. She received her MA in History of Fine Arts from Stella Maris, Chennai. And has a Diploma in Drawing and Painting from C.P.R Arts Center, Chennai. Though she has been tutored further by senior artists of Chennai like A.V.Ilango and Dakshinamurthy for short periods, she is by and large self-taught, exploring new subjects and techniques constantly. Her favorite subjects are Nature and the elements in it, be that as landscapes or still lives. Lately she has been fascinated by the idea of depicting the human species living in harmony with Nature, and has sought inspiration in science, spirituality, as well as art history.

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The hindu sages of yore used to remind themselves constantly of the "truth" about life by repeating the phrase "Tat Tvam Asi" which means I Am That. This is part of the ancient Indian philosophy which believes we are in reality one with all that is.
Highly evolved modern saints were well aware of and in touch with this concept, too. One such enlightened being was Sai Baba, who constantly reminds us to keep the faith and be patient...and that all comes and goes in divine timing by divine order.

I Am That (Sai)
Oil Painting On Canvas
24" x 36"
2021

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About the Artist: Chennai-based artist Dharshana Bajaj has been creating and selling original art since 1996. She received her MA in History of Fine Arts from Stella Maris, Chennai. And has a Diploma in Drawing and Painting from C.P.R Arts Center, Chennai. Though she has been tutored further by senior artists of Chennai like A.V.Ilango and Dakshinamurthy for short periods, she is by and large self-taught, exploring new subjects and techniques constantly. Her favorite subjects are Nature and the elements in it, be that as landscapes or still lives. Lately she has been fascinated by the idea of depicting the human species living in harmony with Nature, and has sought inspiration in science, spirituality, as well as art history.

I Am That (Gandhi)
Oil Painting on Canvas by Dharshana Bajaj
30 x 36 in
2021

This art work celebrates the idea of humanity living in perfect harmony with nature. It depicts simultaneously the concept of oneness as understood in the ancient vedic scriptures and modern day quantum physics. Atomic dots are used to outline the figure of the awakened persona that was Gandhi. The figure blends in with the elements of the natural world, in colors of the Indian flag.😍

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About the Artist: Chennai-based artist Dharshana Bajaj has been creating and selling original art since 1996. She received her MA in History of Fine Arts from Stella Maris, Chennai. And has a Diploma in Drawing and Painting from C.P.R Arts Center, Chennai. Though she has been tutored further by senior artists of Chennai like A.V.Ilango and Dakshinamurthy for short periods, she is by and large self-taught, exploring new subjects and techniques constantly. Her favorite subjects are Nature and the elements in it, be that as landscapes or still lives. Lately she has been fascinated by the idea of depicting the human species living in harmony with Nature, and has sought inspiration in science, spirituality, as well as art history.

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