The oneness of all life forms

This photograph is from the Sanchi Stupa II, c. 100 BCE.

This joyous photo is of a composite creature. The depiction displays the oneness of all life forms. It is such a delightful and happy creature, with the qualities of an elephant, cow, deer and even a horse. All of creation is seen in a vision full of warmth.

In today’s time, the message from Indian art and philosophy is of the oneness of all beings, human, animal, birds…It is time to stop being cruel to bats, chicken, all animals, tree - all of nature.

Benoy K Behl is a film-maker, art-historian and photographer who is known for his tireless and prolific output of work over the past 44 years. He has taken over 53,000 photographs of Asian monuments and art heritage and made 145 documentaries which are regularly screened at major cultural institutions worldwide. His photographic exhibitions have been warmly received in 74 countries around the world.