“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”
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”
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”
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”