The paintings of Frances Knight

Paintings inspired by the Vedic tradition and Vedic masters Guru Dev and Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

Guru Dev – Padma Asana, a painting by Frances Knight — Guru Dev – Padma Asana Guru Dev prints

Vedic Art for a New Age

Vedic Art 108 is the home for artist Frances Knight’s series of paintings based on devatas from the vedic tradition and vedic masters, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, who brought the Transcendental Meditation (TM) technique to the west, and Guru Dev, Maharishi’s teacher.

Her art is a result of working directly with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi for many years, which is how she learned exactly how the vedic knowledge and Guru Dev should be portrayed. Due to her deep experience and unique knowledge of Maharishi’s vision, her paintings contain a profoundly devotional depth of feeling and lively consciousness.

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi – 10,000 Year Portrait

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What is Vedic Art?

Vedic art expresses the knowledge of the Veda in visual form: the devatas, and the masters of the Vedic Tradition, Guru Dev and Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.

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Guru Dev, Padma Asana: painting by Frances Knight

His Divinity Brahmananda Saraswati of Jyotirmath, Himalayas

The Teacher of His Holiness Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

About the Prints

These prints have been made to the highest archival quality and great care has been taken to ensure that the reproductions accurately represent the feeling of the originals. Each print comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.

Prints from original oil paintings are available in limited and open editions.

New editions and new images will become available over the coming months.

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Guru Dev represents the Vedic Tradition in this age, and in making these prints available Frances is inspired to contribute 20% of the net proceeds to support the Maharishi Vedic Pandits in India, who are creating world peace through Maharishi Yagya and Yoga.

(www.vedicpandits.org)

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DISCLAIMER: Based on recent requests, we must inform our customers that prints for France’s painting, the Holy Tradition, are not for sale. The copyright for the painting and any reproductions are owned by Maharishi Foundation.

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Help Us Secure Frances’s New Studio

Frances Knight, a lifelong artist, has dedicated her work to creating profound pieces that honor Maharishi and the Holy Tradition. Chosen by Maharishi himself to paint the Holy Tradition, Frances carries a unique connection and understanding of this sacred work, embedding his vision and instructions into every stroke of her brush.

For decades, Frances has painted in her studio at MERU, a space where masterpieces honoring Maharishi and Guru Dev have come to life. However, this studio is set to be demolished. We need your support to help Frances secure a new studio in the MERU Apartment Building.

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Testimonials

It fills me with joy to give this review of the most lovely and adored portrait of His Divinity Brahmananda Saraswati, painted by Frances Knight. I ordered this painting, expressing my desire to have the presence of Guru Dev in my puja room, and to experience myself sitting at his feet.
When it arrived I felt flooded by his Grace. I experienced his Supreme Sweetness, and the Greatness of his All Pervading Bliss Consciousness. Every day, I am blessed to have the sense that I am indeed in the presence of the Abode of Kindness, and sitting at the Feet of the Divine. I am routinely dazzled by the experience I have of seeing Maharishi's love for him transmitted to me through the vehicle of this spectacular painting. I could go on and on, but will finish by saying, of everything in this world that I own, this lovely, divine painting is my most prized possession.

JKBoone, North Carolina

I was looking forward to receiving Frances’ painting of Guru Dev, yet free from expectation. When I opened it, I gasped at its astounding beauty; and felt my awareness immediately sink into deep silence and bliss. From the first moment, this cherished painting of Guru Dev felt completely personal, a part of myself. Everyday, its powerful presence blesses my home. Thank you, dear Frances, for sharing with all of us your remarkable gifts.

S.R.

I'm so looking forward to receiving those prints. You are incredibly talented. I was literally transcending just by looking at the pictures on the website.

Gaetano Arena

There seems to be so much love put into these paintings.

Adam Childs

Questions about Vedic Art 108

What is Vedic Art 108?

Vedic Art 108 is the home for artist Frances Knight’s series of paintings based on devatas from the Vedic tradition and Vedic masters: Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, who brought the Transcendental Meditation (TM) technique to the west, and Guru Dev, Maharishi’s teacher. Her paintings are offered here as archival prints.

Who is Frances Knight?

Frances Knight studied painting at Camberwell School of Art in London, then won a Commonwealth scholarship for an MFA in India, graduating with a First. She spent over 35 years creating paintings of Guru Dev under the direction, guidance and inspiration of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. More about the artist.

Who is Guru Dev?

Guru Dev is His Divinity Brahmananda Saraswati of Jyotirmath, Himalayas, the teacher of His Holiness Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. He stands closest to Maharishi in the Vedic Tradition of Masters, and represents the Vedic Tradition in this age.

Which prints can I buy?

Nineteen paintings in three collections: the devatas (nine prints), Guru Dev (seven) and Maharishi Mahesh Yogi (three). Every painting is printed on archival matte paper, and most also on archival canvas, from $25 for a small paper print to $500 for the largest canvas.

Does each print come with a certificate?

Yes. Each print comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.

Where do the proceeds go?

Frances contributes 20% of the net proceeds to support the Maharishi Vedic Pandits in India, who are creating world peace through Maharishi Yagya and Yoga.

Paintings inspired by the Vedic tradition and Vedic masters Guru Dev and Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

Vedic Art for a New Age

About the Prints

Prints by category

Devata prints

Guru Dev prints

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi prints

Help Us Secure Frances’s New Studio

Testimonials

Questions about Vedic Art 108