Vishnu

This artwork is made on handmade deckled-edge Wasli paper. The size mentioned is that of the artwork, without framing.

The mantra inscribed in this artwork, in devotion to Lord Vishnu says:
शांताकारम् भुजगशयनं, पद्मनाभं सुरेशमं
विश्वाधारं गगनसदृशं, मेघवर्णं शुभाङ्गम्
लक्ष्मीकान्तं कमलनयनं, योगिभिर्ध्यानगम्यं
वन्दे विष्णुं भवभयहरं, सर्वलोकैकनाथम्

It translates to:
Shantakaram Bhujagshayanam, Padmanabham Suresham
Vishwadharam Gagansadrusham, Meghvarnam Shubhangam
Lakshmikantam Kamalnayanam, Yogibhirdhyangamyam
Vande Vishnu Bhavabhayaharam, Sarvlokaiknatham

The meaning of these lines is:
I meditate on Lord Vishnu who has a serene appearance, who is lying on the serpent Adisesha, from whose navel is springing up a Lotus, and who is the Lord of the Devas; Who is the substratum of the whole Universe; and boundless like the sky; with a form bluish in colour like the cloud, radiating auspiciousness; Who is the beloved of Devi Lakshmi with eyes beautiful like lotus petals; who is attainable by the Yogis only through meditation; I worship that all-pervading Vishnu who removes the fear of worldly existence; I Worship that Vishnu who is the One Lord of all the worlds.