Many people are drawn to Rishikesh in hopes of finding transcendence in their lives spiritually. Some come seeking enlightenment through the practice of Yoga and or Meditation. Hindu Pilgrims come from all over India to take a sin cleaning 'good karma' dip into the Ganga River whilst offering punja prayers into the holy sacred waters.
Why then did I come here? Was I searching for something from the outside in hopes of curing some ailment from within me?
I realize that you can not seek from the outside the answers that you must seek from within you. You can use tools to help you unlock these truths by learning and more importantly practicing Yoga and Mediation.
For the past 5 days I have focused on this practice by surrounding myself with beautiful knowledgeable people in a truly 'Shanti' or peaceful place. I wake every morning at 6am and practice yoga from my rooftop of my 'Shanti Palace' guided by my private teacher. I spend the day talking with those around me to learn about Hinduism, Yoga and Mediation. At sundown, I return to my rooftop alone to practice what I learned in the morning. I sit on my rooftop amongst the pink sky as the sun contemplates it's slumber. I hear the wind in the trees and the children flying their kites below me. I surrender to my sun salutations and be thankful for my life and the people around me; I am so lucky.... if there is a God she or he is inside me and all around me in these moments.
Yesterday I took my first dip in the Ganga....I will never forget this...I can not write the words to describe it either.
India is a magical place and Rishikesh is the beating heart for spirituality seekers. This place is peaceful and here my mind is restful.
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Hey there!! I am really wondering how these 3 months will have changed you... Looking forward to seeing the result!!!
Keep the good karmas up :)
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