GREETINGS!
Welcome to 'The Sentient Being.'
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I am Mitra Swayamdeep — a digital artist, poet, freelance graphic designer, and human development practitioner, passionate about exploring the intersections of creativity, mindfulness, and social change. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (Rural Development) from Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Tuljapur, and am currently pursuing a Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work Counselling from IGNOU. Over the years, I’ve worked with organizations like ActionAid, Smile Foundation, Manuski, Center for Learning Resources, and Eklavya gaining rich experience in grassroots development and community-based initiatives.
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Through The Sentient Being, I explore mind, nature, and contemporary social issues via art and poetry. Deeply inspired by Buddhist-Ambedkarite philosophy, my work revolves around knowledge, rationality, and liberation, using creativity to reflect on emotional life, social challenges, and the Ambedkarite vision of equality and justice.
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I conduct art and reflective learning workshops such as Thoughts & Beyond (focusing on personality and mental development) and The Visual Horizon (on creative expression and mindful observation), engaging children, youth, and communities in conversations on self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and social responsibility, guided by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s teachings and a vision for a compassionate society.
Alongside this, I design and offer a curated collection of products—stickers, t-shirts, and more—that celebrate Ambedkarite-Buddhist philosophy, spreading messages of equality, mindfulness, and liberation through everyday art. As a freelance graphic designer, I collaborate on projects aligned with social justice, education, and cultural representation.
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I believe art is not just expression, but a way to spark reflection, inspire questions, and foster meaningful change. You can explore my work, and for collaborations, projects, or workshops, reach out to me at mitra@thesentientbeing.com
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With Metta,
Mitra Swayamdeep
Projects & Activities
My work spans across projects and activities that respond to specific contexts, communities, and social realities. I engage with creative practices, facilitation, and collaborative processes to design experiences that invite dialogue, foster connections, and address emerging needs.
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Each project is an opportunity to explore new ways of engaging with people and places—whether through art, education, or community-led initiatives—while staying deeply connected to the environments and relationships that shape the work.
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Through this approach, I aim to create meaningful, reflective spaces that encourage participants to share, question, and imagine together, nurturing personal growth, collective understanding, and social change.
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