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Sattwadharman Online & Live Auction Live Silent Auction L 29th Sept 2018 • Online Auction L 24th Sept – 4th Oct 2018 Sattwadharman Reviving Our Root Heritage Live Silent Auction • 29th September 2018 Online Auction • 24th September – 4th October 2018 Benefitting Self Enquiry Life Fellowship 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Welcome to the 2018 Sattwadharman Auction It is our joy to present our annual benefit and silent auction, Sattwadharman, now in its fifth year. We have also continued our online auction (hansavedas.org/auction) to share gems from the Sanskrit heritage (Sanskriti) with people worldwide. During this live and online event, you will have the opportunity to purchase sacred art from our Nonprofit’s stunning archive collection. The collection preserves and restores antique art to their original mystique, bringing to life meditative paintings and vintage photography, which depict deep ethos and historicity. These rare artworks take on the form of living altars in our homes, emitting an aura of divinity and uncovering the rich lore of sacred times and spaces. Our annual auction is the only opportunity to purchase limited edition prints signed by our spiritual founder, His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda (see items #1 – 7 in this catalogue). With your participation on 29th September or online from 24th September to 4th October, you are directly nurturing our noble cause and supporting inspiring Indic heritage revival projects. With sincere regards, Kavita Advani, Secretary, Board of Directors Artwork Information Reauthoring & Remastering Custom Framing See page 47 to learn about the Nonprofit's Most pieces are offered framed, unless otherwise reauthoring and remastering of the vintage works noted. The selection of complementary matting of art featured in this auction. and framing is undertaken by our team of artists. Every piece is custom matted and framed Giclée Prints using anti-reflective glass. The stunning artwork at our annual auction is reproduced using the giclée printing method. Signed Limited Editions These archival quality prints faithfully reproduce Items #1 – 7 in this catalogue are limited to colours to retain maximum vibrancy and the just 25 prints at the stated size. His Holiness subtle details of an artwork. Our giclée printing Swami Vidyadhishananda has personally signed process is complemented by high-quality archival these pieces along with a Sanskrit mantra. paper. Our artwork is printed on the finest Once an edition is sold out there will be no quality cotton rag paper. This ensures product further prints at the stated size. longevity and faithful colour reproduction which retains the nuances of our meticulous work. 4 Auction Information Online Auction Silent Auction at our Benefit Event The online auction will open on Tuesday, 24th Our silent auction at the Sattwadharman September at 8:00am (PDT) and will run Benefit in Houston, TX will open on Saturday, until Thursday, 4th October at 6:00pm (PDT). 29th September at 4:00pm. Guests will enjoy Items can be previewed ahead of the auction a healing Ayurvedic dinner alongside the start time, but bids will only be accepted on silent auction of exquisite sacred paintings and the starting day of the auction. All items in vintage photography, including signed limited this catalogue will be available at our online edition prints. To reserve tickets or tables visit auction, unless otherwise noted. hansavedas.org/benefit. • The auction website can be found at All items in this catalogue will be available at hansavedas.org/auction our live silent auction on 29th September, unless otherwise noted. Registration is required to place a bid, but items can be previewed without registering. 5 Auction Information Guidelines & Rules L L The numbers displayed in red in this Receipts for silent auction purchases will catalogue are reference numbers for each be issued in January 2019 for tax purposes. auction item – they will match the online L All items purchased at our live silent and live silent auction. 29 auction on th September must be taken L The estimated fair market value and home by the winning bidder that evening. opening bid for each item can be found at Buyers from out-of-state may arrange for shipping & handling for an additional fee. hansavedas.org/auction L Items purchased at our online auction may L The stated value of auction goods and be picked up at our Santa Barbara office services are good-faith estimates only. or shipped to the buyer. Shipping & handling L Any amount over the stated market value fees will apply. of an item may be tax deductible. Please L All sales are final. There are no exchanges, contact your tax advisor regarding the tax transfers or refunds. deductibility of purchases and contributions. 6 Swaminātha Subrahmanya 1 Reproduction of oil painting on canvas Signed by Swami Vidyadhishananda 16˝ x 20˝ giclée print, matted and framed Limited edition of 25 ▶ Exquisite reproduction of a fine art relic transformed into a stunning oil painting, bringing the altar of Lord Subrahmanya to life. The elements of devotion were adjusted to match the Sanskrit literature and Subrahmanya altar of the Swamimalai Temple near Kumbhakonam in Tamil Nadu, India. He is revered as the adept yogi of eternal youth by the nātha yogis and Tamil siddhas, and hence named Swaminātha. 7 Dwārakadhisha Krishna 2 Reproduction of oil painting on canvas Signed by Swami Vidyadhishananda 16˝ x 20˝ giclée print, matted and framed Limited edition of 25 ▶ Exquisite reproduction of a fine art relic transformed into a stunning oil painting, bringing the altar of Lord Krishna to life. The details bring out the tradition of Krishna as Dwārakadhisha, the king of kings installed in the renowned temple at Dwaraka, India. The colours of ornamentation (alankāra) on the 8 sacred self-manifested black stone of the altar depicts the style of devotional worship. Guruvayur Krishna 3 Reproduction of oil painting Signed by Swami Vidyadhishananda 16˝ x 20˝ giclée print, matted and framed Limited edition of 25 ▶ The remastering of this painting relic by M. Ramaiah was meticulously restored to depict the exact physical proportions of eight year old Lord Krishna, capturing the light around the face and upper body. The painting was created as a replica of the altar in Kerala, India, renowned as Guruvāyur Krishna. The original altar was submerged in the Arabian sea during the deluge that immersed the city of Dwāraka and reinstalled in Kerala. 9 Hathi Singh Temple 4 Reproduction of remastered vintage photograph Signed by Swami Vidyadhishananda Colin Murray, circa 1870's 12.5˝ x 8.5˝ giclée print, matted and framed Limited edition of 25 ▶ This photo presents an exquisite specimen of ancient Indic Architecture, the ornate gateway providing a window to the mystical interior. The construction was originally planned by a wealthy trader, Seth Hathi Singh Kesari and completed by his wife Sethani Harkunva utilizing skilled artisans. The temple is dedicated 10 to Lord Dharmanatha, the fifteenth Jaina Tirthankara saint. Kedarnātha Temple in Himalaya 5 Reproduction of vintage photograph Signed by Swami Vidyadhishananda Anonymous photographer, circa 1850s-1870s 9.5˝ x 12.5˝ giclée print, matted and framed Limited edition of 25 ▶ A rare view of Kedarnātha Temple before modern construction. The altar is revered as one of the twelve jyotirlingam (Lord Shiva’s altar of light) and is a highly frequented pilgrimage centre. With the stillness of Kedarnath peak (upper left) as its backdrop, the temple at 13,500 feet radiates its hoary past and evokes the other-worldliness of the ascetics and mystics who have meditated there. 11 Daxineshwar Kāli Temple in Calcutta 6 Reproduction of vintage photograph Signed by Swami Vidyadhishananda Anonymous photographer, circa 1870s-1880s 10˝ x 12.5˝ giclée print, matted and framed Limited edition of 25 ▶ The post rain silence is captured in this unique photo of the Daxineshwar Kāli temple. The empty courtyard is a rare sight as hundreds of divine mother devotees gather here daily. The altar was worshipped by the renowned mystic saint, Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa, who resided across the courtyard. In the 12 foreground flanked by the tall temple spire is thenāt-mandir wherein musical offerings are made. Shrine of Saint Jñaneshwar in Alandi 7 Reproduction of vintage photograph Signed by Swami Vidyadhishananda Sadashiv R. Pantsachiv, 1955 8.5˝ x 12.5˝ giclée print, matted and framed Limited edition of 25 ▶ This rare photo shows the shrine of Saint Jñaneshwar atop his living altar or jiva-samadhi in Alandi, Maharashtra, India. Saint Jñaneshwar was born in 1275 and only lived to his early 20s. He entered the lower receptacle of this shrine and merged into tranquility for the sake of conferring blessings on pilgrims. He is renowned for his commentary on the Bhagavad Gita known as Jñaneshwari. 13 Swaminātha Subrahmanya 8 Reproduction of oil painting on canvas 14˝ x 17.5˝ giclée print, matted and framed ▶ Exquisite reproduction of a fine art relic transformed into a stunning oil painting, bringing the altar of Lord Subrahmanya to life. The elements of devotion were adjusted to match the Sanskrit literature and Subrahmanya altar of the Swamimalai Temple near Kumbhakonam in Tamil Nadu, India. He is revered as 14 the adept yogi of eternal youth by the nātha yogis and Tamil siddhas, and hence named Swaminātha. Dwārakadhisha Krishna 9 Reproduction of oil painting on canvas 14˝ x 17.5˝ giclée print, matted and framed ▶ Exquisite reproduction of a fine art relic transformed into a stunning oil painting, bringing the altar of Lord Krishna to life. The details bring out the tradition of Krishna as Dwārakadhisha, the king of kings installed in the renowned temple at Dwaraka, India. The colours of ornamentation (alankāra) on the sacred self-manifested black stone of the altar depicts the style of devotional worship. 15 Altar en Route to Kulu Mela 10 Reproduction of remastered vintage photograph Anonymous photographer, circa 1895-1900 11˝ x 7.5˝ giclée print ▶ This rare photo showcases how altars were temporarily enshrined atop wooden palanquin and hoisted upon the brave shoulders of ardent devotees.