The Forest and the Self

A live music concert exploring our interconnectedness with nature through the poetry of mystic poets Kabir, Meera, and others.In dialogue with KNMA’s ongoing exhibition Inheritors of Earth, Vipul Rikhi presents The Forest of the Self, a musical exploration of our entanglements with the natural world and the oneness of all life. Drawing on the poetry of mystic poets such as Kabir, Meera, and Dharamdas, alongside a song by poet and writer Dhruv Bhatt, the concert explores how the self, nature, and the world around us are deeply connected.Through songs that evoke forests, trees, birds, rivers, and the elements, the performance reflects on love, surrender, and the many forms of life that share our world. From a bird’s devotion to a tree threatened by fire to the idea of the entire universe residing within the self, the songs invite us to reconsider our relationship with nature and the connections that bind us to it.While you’re here, explore KNMA’s ongoing exhibitions Inheritors of Earth and In-Rhythm.