A Vision from the Esoteric Traditions of India

This rare 19th-century Tantric painting transforms the human face into a sacred map of consciousness. Every element within the composition is symbolic. The eyes represent awareness, the mouth becomes a portal of sound and initiation, and the serpents weave the energy of Kundalini through each sensory gate.

The artwork invites the viewer to look beyond form. Its symmetry, detailing, and restrained palette evoke both focus and stillness. Created in an age when art was inseparable from philosophy, this piece stands as a meditation on how sight, sound, and energy intersect within the human experience.

Symbolism of Sound and Serpent Power

The cobras emerging from the mouth symbolize the sacred vibration of speech, or Vak. In Tantric thought, sound is not mere communication but creation itself. These serpents represent the coiled energy of awareness rising from silence to manifestation.

Across the face are miniature figures of yogis and divine beings, each placed with intention. Their gestures and postures convey the stages of meditation, offering, and awakening. Together they form a visual mantra, reminding the viewer that every sense is a doorway to transcendence.

The gaping mouth and serpentine tongue subtly recall the fierce compassion of the goddess principle that consumes illusion and liberates truth. The composition thus becomes both diagram and deity, inviting contemplation rather than devotion.

Why You’ll Love It

This poster is a visual meditation. It merges sound, symbol, and structure into one profound image. Every glance reveals new details, from the rhythmic curves of the serpents to the serenity of the inner figures. It is a conversation between silence and awareness, between art and energy.

Owning this piece brings more than aesthetic pleasure. It creates a space for stillness, reflection, and inspiration. Whether you are drawn to yoga, Indian philosophy, or simply the beauty of ancient visual language, this artwork will transform any room into a sanctuary of presence.

Museum-Quality Reproduction

At The Soma Store, each A3 poster (11.7 × 16.5 in) is printed on 350 GSM archival matte paper to preserve the depth, tone, and integrity of the original. The colors remain true to the vintage pigment, retaining the subtle textures that make historical art so captivating.

Perfect for meditation rooms, personal study spaces, yoga studios, or art collections rooted in cultural heritage.

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Transform your space with this extraordinary artwork. Let it remind you that perception is sacred, speech is energy, and awareness is infinite.

Own this rare Tantric print exclusively from The Soma Store. A timeless reflection of sound, sight, and spirit united in art.