A serene Indian sage with a long white beard, sitting cross-legged in a lotus position, surrounded by ancient Hindu scriptures. The sage is depicted in a traditional Madhubani art style, wearing saffron robes with intricate gold patterns. Around him, floating sacred texts with ornate covers in deep maroon and peacock blue are illuminated by soft, ethereal golden light. The background features a massive banyan tree with roots forming intricate mandala patterns. Lotus flowers and glowing oil lamps are scattered around, creating a mystical atmosphere. The scene is set against a backdrop of a tranquil Himalayan landscape at dawn, with soft pastel hues of pink and blue in the sky.

Sacred Texts of Hinduism A Guide to Key Scriptures