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This system for the earth continues throughout eternity and is managed by three gods: Brahma, Shiva and Vishnu or the divine trinity." (Eck, 1996) of these, Shiva was or is the destroyer. The Hindu divinities are worshipped through art on temples and in the majority of homes. By viewing different examples Shiva, we can see the iconography to the mythology association with the figure. (Indian Heritage, 2005)
In other words, the views of Hinduism hold many opposing theories that describe aspects of an eternal truth. For example, one underlying focus is that a desire for liberation from earthly evils is and should be a life ambition. These notions and concepts can be clearly witnessed in the region's art as Hinduism plays a major role in what is and was accepted as precious. The Hindu influence had a strong influence on the regions' architecture and the continuous to be a great part of the regions art. For example, Indian art is often depicted with the subjects of art, whether it is in jewelry, statues or paintings, all having various alterations made to the eyes.
This link to the eyes can be directly tied back to Hinduism. Many gods, goddesses and other occult influences such as Shiva and Ganesa adorning temples and buildings as well as on statuettes and other art trinkets have these influences in the eyes. "Hindu divine images are often striking for their large and conspicuous eyes. The famous image of Krsna Jagannath in Puri has enormous saucer like eyes. Shiva and Ganesa are often depicted with a third vertical eye,...
Brahma, inheriting the name 'Thousand Eyes' from Indra, is sometimes depicted with eyes all over his body, like leopard spots. While it would take us too far afield to explore the many dimensions of eye power in the Hindu tradition, it is important for this study of the divine image to recognize that just as the glance of the inauspicious is thought to be dangerous and is referred to as the 'evil eye', so is the glance of the auspicious person or the deity held to be profitable." (Eck, 1996) (Indian Heritage, 2005)
In conclusion, like Diana Eck who is one of the West's greatest writers on Hinduism, I believe that insight into Hindu influence on the regions' culture and art are an excellent way to get insights into the people and the essence of Hindu devotion. The region's art requires additional study so as to fully grasp the underlying Hindu religious influence so that distinctions can be made to pull out those influences from other practices and beliefs. Gods and goddesses in the region's art have curtailed the image for worship in these eastern cultures and have influenced the art for thousands of years.
References
Eck, Diane L. (1996). Darsan. New York: Columbia University Press.
Indian Heritage. (n.d.). Siva. Retrieved on May 28, 2005, at http://www.indian-heritage.org/gods/godimages/siva2s.jpg
Singh Brothers. (n.d.). Shivnetra - Eye of Shiva. Retrieved on May 28, 2005, at http://www.thesinghbrothers.com/S_015.jpg
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