Bin Satguru

Artist: Venkat Raman Singh Shyam

Medium: Acrylic colour and ink on canvas

Art Form: Gond

Size: 89 x 68 inches / 226 x 172.7 cm

This work is stretched on a wooden frame

Year: 2025

Bin Satguru is inspired by Kabir’s poem of the same name, which tells the story of a lion cub raised by a shepherd. The cub starts to behave like the rest of the flock, unaware of his innate strength, until he is guided to discover his true self, and roar like a lion. The poem asks us to seek a guide who might lead us to realise our own inner potential. 

Venkat’s work is a tribute to Kabir, and a reminder of the poem’s message.

Framed art may be shipped in unframed form to destinations outside India.