“Eternity: Walking into Paradise” is the third chapter of my “Loss, Passion, Eternity Art Series.” In this chapter, I explore the concept of love’s eternal flame and what it might be like to walk into paradise.
The experience of visiting Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi for the first time was unforgettable. Even among the verdant foliage and ornate marble architecture, the air was thick with the fragrance of love. Haji Begum, Humayun’s widow, built a tomb for him years after his death to show how much she cared about him. Because of Haji Begum, I gave the concept of love a lot of thought. Something about that moment made me realize that the emotion I was feeling was deeper and more complex than simple sorrow or ardor. I turned to my creative work to help me see things more clearly and understand them better.
This beautiful mausoleum, built by a widow in memory of her late husband, is considered by many to be the forerunner of the Taj Mahal.
It was a powerful reminder of the depth and intensity of a love that can survive a physical separation like death, and it left a profound impression on me. I was able to take a fresh approach to write about romantic relationships. When I couldn’t put into words how I felt, I turned to pictures and words instead. By using this platform, I can demonstrate the immense power of love, like a man who confidently enters paradise, knowing full well that his beloved is right behind him.
Love, in my opinion, is the glue that holds us all together, regardless of our origins or identities. No matter how much we may yearn, fantasize, or hope for love, it is always within ourselves first. From this firm belief comes a never-ending curiosity about the human condition and the ways in which love can bring us together. After some thought, I realized that, like the excitement and anticipation of a new romantic relationship, experiencing art can trigger the release of dopamine, resulting in feelings of pleasure and desire.
For me, understanding love has been a long and winding road, and along the way, I’ve learned a lot, including the fact that it isn’t always easy and that despite the hardships of life, beauty can be found if one takes the time to look for it. Perhaps most importantly, I learned that words can never do justice to the magnitude of this feeling; we must feel it for ourselves to fully understand it.
