"The wavy waters in the picture symbolize Karma; the lotus represents Bhakti; and the rising sun signifies Jnana. The encircling serpent indicates Yoga and the awakened Kundalini Shakti, while the swan embodies the Paramatman (Supreme Self). Thus, the essence of the picture conveys that through the union of Karma, Jnana, Bhakti, and Yoga, the vision of the Paramatman is attained."

                                                                                                -Swami Vivekananda