Let me confess something upfront. Before actually starting but after making my final decision of attending the course at the Dhamma Pattana Meditation Center inside the Global Vipassana Pagoda Gorai, Mumbai, I had painted a vague image in my mind (yeah, the worst possible) of the room that was to be allotted. According to my image, the accommodation room was …
Read moreAs already mentioned previously, I had attended the 10 day Vipassana course at Gorai Pagoda in Mumbai. On the D-day, 6th March 2019, leaving my phone and camera behind, I bid my half-excited, half-anticipatory goodbye to friends and family... for the next 10 days we weren't going to have any communication, in any form whatsoever. I had never been disconnect…
Read moreI prefer travelling light – give me a small cloth bag and I’ll happily set all my stuff in... my stuff, which is already very basic to start with. So when it came to packing things for the 10 day course in Vipassana, matters were no different. All I had with me was a small bag with only the basic required necessities inside - most of which came mentioned in the…
Read more“Europe is always a good idea!” Isn’t it? With so many diverse cities, all offering something distinct, Europe is a kaleidoscopic spectacle! With the best of arts, architecture, culture and cuisines, there is at least one city that resonates with every person who visits Europe. From magnificent museums, splendid castles to vibrant nightlife and fascinat…
Read moreSometimes you need to take a break from everyone and spend time alone, to experience, appreciate and love yourself. ― Robert Tew. ----------------------------------------- **** ----------------------------------------- It’s been close to a month since the completion of my 10 day course in Vipassana and looking back now, I feel amazed (actually, somewhat a…
Read moreSplit is a coastal town in Croatia and a popular destination for tourists to pick their accommodations in. If you’re visiting Croatia and you’re staying at a hotel in the city, here are six incredible destinations that you can visit via private tours Split, Croatia: 1. Plitvice Lakes National Park. Plitvice Lakes National Park is a forest reserve in…
Read moreO adorable Krishna! let my longing eyes behold thy form. let my ears hear thy flute. O healer of all sorrows, show me Thyself! ~ Unknown. -------------------------------------- **** -------------------------------------- I have been a regular visitor to the ISKCON Temple in Jaipur, Rajasthan for almost an entire past decade. Rajasthan being…
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