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Devata Prints

Guru Dev – Padma AsanaGuru Dev – Full MoonGolden Guru Dev
Also by Frances Knight

Guru Dev, Maharishi’s teacher

Seven paintings of Guru Dev, painted under the direction, guidance and inspiration of Maharishi.

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.

Questions about the devata prints

What are devatas?

In the Vedic texts, the devatas are the aspects of Natural Law that govern and sustain life. Each is depicted with its own form, colour and qualities.

Which devatas has Frances Knight painted?
Who is Kartikeya?

Skanda, or Kartikeya, is the Commander-in-Chief of the Devatas: the aspect of Natural Law that takes the lead to overcome any opposition to evolution and re-establish balance in the functioning of the Laws of Nature.

Who is Lalita?

Lalita is revered as a powerful and compassionate devata, embodying the aspects of beauty, grace and benevolence. She is often described as Lalita Tripura Sundari, “the Beautiful Goddess of the Three Cities.”

Who is Ganga Devi?

Ganga Devi holds a venerable position within the pantheon of devatas in the Vedic texts. She is primarily revered as the personification of the Ganges River, India’s most sacred river, symbolizing purity, fertility and the sustenance of life.

What sizes are the devata prints?

Every devata print is available on archival matte paper and on archival canvas, in sizes that follow the proportions of the painting. Prices start at $25 for a small paper print; the largest is Lakshmi on canvas, 20” x 30” (50.8 x 76.2 cm). Each print comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.

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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