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| All these figures
are carved either facing or approaching the fissure and generally with hands folded in
adoration. On the left side of the fissure can be seen a simple temple which contains a
four-armed deity, probably Siva. The figure of an emaciated hermit is seen bowing before
the shrine. The fissure is sculptured with Nagas. Above the fissure and on either side of
it are flying figures of Gods and below are some sculptures of animals of which giant
elephants are the most impressive and are considered to be the noblest creations of the
human mind. A monkey family has also been depicted
in a very exquisite and appealing manner. In the liveliness of each figure, we can notice
the intense and naive love of life that characterizes the Buddhist art at Sanchi. Rene
Grousset has observed: "What we have before us here is a vast picture, a regular
fresco in stone. This relief is a masterpiece of classic art in the breadth of
itscomposition, the sincerity of the impulse which. Draws all creatures together round the
beneficent waters and its deep, fresh love of nature". |
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