Avatar in India

THE REAL MEANING OF RELIGION IS

TO KNOW GOD, TO SEE GOD, TO BE ONE WITH GOD

My understanding of an important aspect of Meher Baba's Advent is his work to bring all religions together: "Like pearls on a string". Every religion would have a little representation in design, yet no particular religion would dominate. This can be shown in elements of the structure itself and in paintings of the 7 major Avataric Advents of this cycle that could line the corridor. The first painting would be of Meher Baba then: Zoroaster, Ram, Krishna, Buddha, Jesus and Mohhamad. The five perfect masters of Meher Baba's advent would be the last paintings. Stepping into the inner courtyard after the long awaited moment, the pilgrims would see the Samadhi itself from all angles. Circling around to take darshan and perhaps, offer a flower. They would then receive prasad as they exit the building. The paintings on the wall upon entering would be these two shown above. Perhaps Abraham could be represented on the left, He was Avatar for the Abrahamic religions, though not in this current cycle.

Each Avataric Advent, followed by a new religion, can be represented by a painting on the outer wall.

Rama and Krishna

Buddha and Jesus plus Zoroaster and Mohammad

Continue to the SITE PLAN FLOOR

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History of an octagonal structure:

The uniqueness of Taj Mahal lies in some truly remarkable innovations carried out by the horticulture planners and architects of Shah Jahan. One such genius planning is the placing of tomb at one end of the quadripartite garden rather than in the exact centre, which added rich depth and perspective to the distant view of the monument. It is also, one of the best examples of raised tomb variety. The tomb is further raised on a square platform with the four sides of the octagonal base of the minarets extended beyond the square at the corners. The top of the platform is reached through a lateral flight of steps provided in the centre of the southern side. The ground plan of the Taj Mahal is in perfect balance of composition, the octagonal tomb chamber in the centre, encompassed by the portal halls and the four corner rooms. The plan is repeated on the upper floor. The exterior of the tomb is square in plan, with chamfered corners. The large double storied domed chamber, which houses the cenotaphs of Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan, is a perfect octagon in plan. The exquisite octagonal marble lattice screen encircling both cenotaphs is a piece of superb workmanship.

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Information about Meher Baba: avatarmeherbabatrust.org

Info about Meher Baba: https://avatarmeherbabatrust.org/

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