The wavy waters in the picture are symbolic of Karma (work), the lotus of Bhakti (devotion), and the rising-sun of Jnana (knowledge). The encircling serpent is indicative of Yoga and awakened Kundalini Shakti (coiled power), while the swan in the picture stands for Paramatman (Super consciousness). The lions represent power, universalism and co-existence. Therefore, the ideal of the picture is that by the union of Karma, Jnana, Bhakti and Yoga, the vision of the Paramatman is obtained.