Rangavali Artistry: An effective action for 
Hosting and Harvesting (Brief from the Sydney conference paper)
By Painter Smt. Bharati Mate

Rangavali Art: A living Tradition



One of the major strands that form multidimensional cultural heritage of India is the living traditions of Folk Art, dating back from Indus Valley Civilization. Since 5000 years folkloristic art form of Rangavali has been utilized in different aspects to elucidate the celebration, where people daily prepare Rangavalis on floor to welcome the pious living force or the divine. Rangavali means linear diagrams, drawn with white shirgola stone powder from Maharashtra (India) applying with series of colours.
Among several cultural themes which are presented by feminine agencies, in domestic forum Rangavali is one classified under 64 arts & 18 branches of knowledge represents Indian earthen expression, a tremendously powerful exercise.
Positavisation through Rangavali Artistry:
Rangavali Artistry uses as social technologies that make a sense & help in turn that sense of effective action. As we think about the process of civilization, we have always communicated through art, from toddle’s scribbles, Rangavali, Cave Art & many more. What is common in them?  The simple answer is creative self expression.
The  Rangavali motifs have carried the perennial message from generation to generation in mini capsule forms & these capsules have also serve therapeutically in effect.
When we have a thought on “Yoga”, Hatha Yoga practices, Poses, Pranayamas & Kriyas, all are known from the ages as therapy. Here in Rangavali Artistry it come under the Kriya, postures, colour therapy, the motivational aspect, pious living force, work as energy booster in one creative expression.
Accordingly, in Rangavali Artistry, it is a form of expressive therapy is based on the belief that the creative process of Art is both healing & life enhancing. It will treat the drawer with emotional cognitive, physical and /or developmental needs & disorders. It works same as in any other psychotherapeutic modality to improve mental health & emotional well being.
Rangavali Artistry offers cleansing technique, health & happiness technique, relaxation technique and finally the positavisation.
Process of Pattern:
It is very interesting to understand the journey of Rangavali Art starts from the Bindu & pass through process of pattern which emphasized the thought of order & disorder things, their impact on human psyche & importance of symbols & how transformation happens with individual. All the things both mind and matter follow an ordered pattern, supports the argument by even the simple scribble cannot exist by pure chance or without significance.
Rangavali Artistry: Creative co-operation: the aim of hosting:  
It is useful in reduction of stress & muscle relaxation, which is the part & perspective of Yoga. Here through Rangavali Art one can attain inner landscape & naturally the outer realities. In India Rangavali is very casually aligned with the day today Life style & celebrations. The aim of hosting is transform conflict into creative co-operation, further heals the broken relationships between people. The art of hosting is a practice that works when practiced.
The extra ordinary experience of making Rangavali, a pious living force manifests through process of pattern or journey of Bindu the absolute, or process of unfolding the form where viewer can experience tanmatras: {the five qualities} Sabda [vibration], Roopa [light & form], Rasa [viscous attraction], Gandha [Cohesive attraction], & Sparsha [impact]. Making Rangavali manifests fusion of individual with the universe which is mere necessity, further it gives relaxation to the drawer. Individual’s breath provides the means of symbiosis between existence and awareness. The whole body with its biological and psychological processes becomes an instrument through which the cosmic power reveals itself. In the process of self realization the highest goal, identified with the arousal of microcosmic diminution of the macrocosmic feminine power of Sakti or unfolding the basic reality of the universe. A process of transformation casually happens while making Rangavali; here aim of hosting is transform conflict into creative cooperation, further heals broken relationships between people. Like Rangavali, art of hosting is a practice that works when practiced.
Rangavali Artistry is an experiment for self discovery and self manifestation. While the same associated with the art of hosting we have discovered the principles of self organization, participation, ownership & non linear solutions are the keys to both individuals & collective discoveries.
Rangavali Artistry: New solution for Transformation
Rangavali is the new solution for the common good. With the help of grids many times we can beautify or organize the Rangavali which is a system that follows.
We are the system, the system is not outside ourselves, and it is our own broken relationships that need to heal, my relationship with myself, to life, to this earth, to the others, to my work, to the world.
That is how systemic shifts happen.
> I am the need in the world- we are the system, we are the solution.
> The pious living force creates from Rangavali making help to understand each other.
>From disrespect to respect, from I know better to curiosity, from judging to understanding each other, from machine to living system from fear to love.
We need new conversation tools, new media, new expression, direct communication, and expression, direct bridge or platform for many disciplines to come together, because it is an appealing art, attractive art. It has intention relevance and thoughtfulness in its manifestation. It is a universal art, beyond national and religious boundaries.
Booster for harvesting of Mind, Body and soul:
The soul is beyond the physical sheath, neuron-sensory plane and even beyond the psychological one as understood today, it is the very center of all the psychosomatic profile of the living world. Its existence cannot be proved objectively, it can be experienced directly by yogic approach. Existence, consciousness & bliss are the nature of the soul. Reality, knowledge, infinity all pervasiveness are the other properties to it.
According to Dr. S.N. Bhavsar, “It is now accepted that according to Indian tradition the location of the soul is not brain but the heart. The only way to know the soul is that of self revelation & self realization. Soul is the consciousness; memory is the property of consciousness & is often equated to it. There are three states of consciousness are recognized: waking, dreaming & sleeping which correspond to conscious, subconscious & unconscious. The fourth & last state of supra conscious lies within and is present in all living beings.
In the light of Supra conscious state all the three are on lower level associated with night, darkness, ignorance and the transformation of these into the highest one is the sole aim of YOGA. Yogi Aurobindo often used to say that the aspirant must transform night into day figuratively and symbolically the aim set forth by his Integral Yoga. The location of consciousness, through it spreads throughout the body, is the heart, along with intelligence, ego & mind.” Rangavali art exactly on this supra level & blessed the drawer. White Rangavali powder resembles with the LIGHT. The positive vibrations bring Peace and Light.
My Guru,Maharshi Kishnanand says, ”Do not run away from responsibilities and do not shy away from the challenges of living. It is not spiritual. Connect to the inner light and face life squarely. You get all the help. It is a booster for all harvesting for mind, body and soul.
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