Robert Ryan (Shivanesh) is an Incredibly prolific painter, tattoo artist, author, kirtan musician, temple builder and much more. He paints and tattoos in a distinct, personal style that finds its roots in American traditional tattoo art, that is blended beautifully with the Indian street painting style of Calcutta, India known as Kalighat Painting. Tattooing for over 25 years, Robert is part owner of Electric Tattoo in Asbury Park. He is also a highly disciplined spiritual practitioner and disciple of Rudra Abeisheik.
In this episode Palehorse and Robert explore the early inspirations that led to discovering his Guru and spiritual path. Robert also shares his insights around the mindset and spiritual practice of painting the pantheon of Hindu deities for his latest book ‘Deity’ as a form of meditation and Bhakti yoga. The episode closes with Robert telling us the story and explaining the symbolism of ‘Panchmukhi Hanuman’ – The 5-headed manifestation of Hanuman to vanquish the evil demon Ahiravana. OM Namah Shivaya! ॐ नमः शिवाय
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