What did I like most about India?

“The people”. Without hesitation is always my response to this question, many of you have asked. Followed by a tilt of the head and “Reeeally?”

As I mentioned in earlier posts, my heart was wide open to this Spiritual journey, like a portal to the infinite possibilities of compassion, light, love, and gratitude. I longed to have a deep a spiritual connection with as many people with whom I could possibly come into contact. Some of those connections were conversations ranging from a blissful brief few moments, to heart throbbing hours of exploring the depths of the heart, as layer after layer truths were irreversibly revealed.

However, some of the most potently magnificent connections came from across a busy streets, a crowded room, the ghats (banks) of the Gangaji River (Ganges), train tracks, and an enchanted softly lit garden courtyard. These moments in time, for me, captured refined energetic attention and were completely devoid of dialogue.

In silence, making eye contact, a hand to the heart, or hands in Añjali Mudrā (palms together in front of the heart in Namaskar), I share my moments in time with you now.

DEHLI – GIRLS ON BUS

“Pilgrims to Hardiwar Aarti”

“Hardiwar Man on Banks of Gangaji”

“Monk and Swami in Sarnath” ~ Just a few steps from where Buddha gave his first sermon

“Man on Train” ~ Enroute to Hardiwar

“Hardiwar Priest #8”

“Musician’s of Varanasi”

“You broke it you fix it!”

“Train Conductors” ~ Enroute to Hardiwar

“Sirens of Varanssi”

“Jain Parade in Hardiwar”

“Monks walking auspiciously clockwise around spot where Buddha gave his first sermon in Sarnath”

“Rishikesh Beach”

“Man in Hardiwar Train Station”

“McDonnald’s Male Models of Dehli”

“Tuck-Tuck Men of Dehli”

“Varanassi Aarti Singer”

“School Children of Bal Ashram” ~ Varanassi

“Bicycle Rickshaw Man of Dehli”

“Ghat Men of Varanassi”

“Snake Charmer of Delhi”

Actually, I did have an encounter with the Snake Charmer. Apparently, I was supposed to give him money for taking his picture with my camera, which I would have been happy to provide. However, we were instructed to leave our purses in the bus, and so I had no rupees on me to pay him. As he began to chase me, I noticed a bathroom and hid in there for awhile. So, if you find yourself in India, please pay the Snake Charmer!

“Dehli Policeman with a Gun and a Smile”

And my personal favorite ~

These have been presented a out of order. However, I wanted to share with you the charming anonymous faces of India, and to give you a glimpse of the backdrops to the ensuing stories.

Namaste –

Kathleen