Mask of Ganesh

The mask of Ganesh is a symbol of the great unknowable mysteries of the universe. The mask is a visual representation of an unseen force that cannot be depicted in any traditional manner.

Stallion

The stallion is a symbol of the beastly nature of humans. Typically, we think of humans as separate from animals, but the princess choses to marry a horse rather than any eligible prince in the world.

Cart

The cart is a symbol of journeys and transitions. Kapila drives Padmini and Devadatta in the cart to the woods wherein their lives are irrevocably changed.

Fortunate Lady

The Fortunate Lady flower is a symbol of a married woman. Kapila explains that the flower looks like a married woman, who is fortunate because she has a husband. However, the reality of marriage for Padmini is anything but fortunate, and she ends up committing...