“To see a World in a Grain of Sand And a Heaven in a Wild Flower Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand And Eternity in an hour” William Blake How profound these lines are! Nature always teaches me humility. Every part of the natural world is significant and connected. A single grain of sandContinue reading “To see a World in a Grain of Sand”
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Catharsis
I walk into Nature’s grandeur Mighty Himalayas surround Hypnotic, charismatic Cello’s resonant tone rises Heart pounds Memories flicker The air echoes a distant song Past and present Deluge of emotions Inundates my fragile self Vexed Who am I? A slippery voice calls me The lamp quivers Enkindling the unnamed reflections Tears bury The idiotic cacophony Continue reading “Catharsis”
Stream of Consciousness
(1) The skylark clarions The white wings soar To ignite imagination. (2) Riding on the waves Tasting the salt Waiting for the call The crow caws. (3) The crow is vigilant The dog rests Loneliness lingers Stars mutiny. (4) Trudging the rough terrain Seeking light The love does not wane The moon waits. (5) Sun,Continue reading “Stream of Consciousness”
Present Simple
Visiting any new city brings out the child within me. This was a visit to the city of Indore for a medical purpose. In between the visits to the hospital which was only a kilometre away from the hotel, I could see why Indore got the cleanest city award in India for the sixth timeContinue reading “Present Simple”
Hearing the Dreams
Throughout the night, it rained heavily. Yet the day smelled fresh with the fragrance of Nature’s beauty. Standing at Thambi viewpoint, a majestic view of the loops became visible for a few minutes. The loops appeared as a serpent laying over a mountain ridge. On the other side the sublime Kanchenjungha stood with all loftiness.Continue reading “Hearing the Dreams”
Finding A Song
2021 has been more or less the continuation of the last year 2020. For me these two years have been the time of contemplation and introspection. I have been thinking more about the physical perishable body and the eternal soul; the experience has taught me to be aware of the darkness within me. In theseContinue reading “Finding A Song”
Phugtal Trek: A Conversation with Myself
Phugtal Monastery, 2500+ years oldLungnak Valley, Zanskar; reached only by footAltitude: 3800 metres above sea level (Approx.) The trek to the majestic Phugtal Monastery has been one of my toughest journeys. I feel privileged and fortunate to have embarked on this surreal experience! The trek meanders through the most beautiful deserted landscape which itself hasContinue reading “Phugtal Trek: A Conversation with Myself”
Chapter 2: Soulful Tso Moriri
Sitting in front of the beautiful, vibrant waters of Tso Moriri for hours witnessing the different colours of the lake with the slightest change of sunlight braving the biting cold wind has been a spiritual experience. The water birds danced and played in the lake fearlessly. All the anxiety, uncertainties, fear, breathlessness that the lastContinue reading “Chapter 2: Soulful Tso Moriri”
The River Flows Within Me
Chapter 1: The Ambrosial Hour “Come Fairies, take me out of this dull world, for I would ride with you upon the wind and dance upon the mountains like a flame!” — William Butler Yeats The specific complex emotion that I encounter on seeing the Mighty Himalayas from the flight to Leh and back toContinue reading “The River Flows Within Me”
Darkness to Light
At some point of time, dark thoughts engulfed me… almost pushed me to the edge. I felt claustrophobic, dejected, anguished, betrayed, entrapped and lost amidst the cacophony of life. I floated in darkness trying desperately to find the ray of hope.There are darkness in life and there are light too. In the depths of miseryContinue reading “Darkness to Light”
Krishna Goswami 