Bhagavan
- Artist
- Nicholas Roerich
- Date
- 1943
- Style
- Symbolism
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- State Museum of Oriental Art
"Bhagavan" is a compelling religious painting that embodies the spiritual teachings of Agni Yoga, a Neo-Theosophical doctrine transmitted by Helena and Nicholas Roerich beginning in 1920. Utilizing delicate Tempera on canvas, the artwork employs pastel hues and symbolic symbolism to evoke divine merging with fire, illustrating the Path to Mergence with Divine Fire. As a remarkable example of spiritual painting, it reflects the mystical ideals and philosophical depth characteristic of the Roerichs’ teachings.
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