The number five (5) known as Pancha in Sanskrit has a unique significance in various tenets of Indian Mythology . It is widely associated with various concepts of spirituality, aayurveda, astrology and subtle elements of nature. My work here has been inspired by PanchaKosh: Annamai (Sheath of Nourishment), Praanamai (Sheath of Vitality), Manomai (Sheath of Emotions), Viggyaanamai (Sheath of Intellect) and Aanandamai (Sheath of Blissfulness), which are the five sheaths that the
soul is covered with. “Aanandamai (Sheath of Blissfulness | Gaine de béatitude)”, is where we experience unity with the universal Consciousness and achieve bliss that is deeper than the material world. The artwork adopts Lord Buddha as the symbolization to represent the achievement of Nirvana through self actualization of peace and blissfulness.