I have titled this new painting of mine as "God - Our consuming fire". The subject being a little intricate requires an in-depth explanation. I am sure the following paragraph will throw some light on the complexity of the subject I have tried to delve into.
Our God is a consuming fire (Hebrew 12:29 from the Bible). Fire is an instrument of purification and its sanctity is revered by humans since the time when man discovered its true nature. The simile created here between God and fire is reflective of the fact that God due to His wholesomeness fully consumes the hearts and lives of those He touches. Here again the divine touch cleanses, purges and restores the innocence of human soul. The fire mentioned in this context is also symbol of the unadulterated love that he bestows upon us. It’s a refining process which involves the melting of our hearts. It involves repentance; it involves surrender. The layers of different hues depict a continuous process and stages of spiritual upliftment. Once this fire of love engulfs our entire being, we experience bliss whose elucidation is far beyond the limits of human vocabulary. It is at this moment the manifold goodness of our Almighty is manifested and the human heart opens up to the living God. White lines in the painting reflect the perfect spiritual state achieved finally.
