Earlier this month, I had a most amazing chance to visit Chanod, a beautiful village located on the banks of river Narmada. During my visit, I stayed at the only cottage on the top of a mountain, covered by Narmada river on three sides. It was as picturesque as any photograph can get, and as enchanting and delightful as any of the two worlds! The purpose of my visit was meditation, and living with me inside the cottage were a great meditation guru, who's spent a greater part of his life searching for connection with his inner soul.
Living with him, I realized what I was missing in Bombay and what Bombay was missing! This city is without a doubt one of the most happening cities in the world. With a population of 15 million, it can offer you all the company you need, yet never offers you a moment of time with yourself. This city is full of soul and spirit, but can never let you connect with your own soul. This makes me ask you a question... would you really want to spend your life without having spent even a little time with your own self?
It's a maximum city because everything that happens here is on immeasurable scales - be it crime, business or entertainment. Yet, there's not even the barest minimum of contact with yourself.
I know this post is tending towards philosophy which might not appeal to all, but it's something worth thinking. This city is our most beloved... however it feels like in pursuit of a good life, we aren't really living at all.
Living with him, I realized what I was missing in Bombay and what Bombay was missing! This city is without a doubt one of the most happening cities in the world. With a population of 15 million, it can offer you all the company you need, yet never offers you a moment of time with yourself. This city is full of soul and spirit, but can never let you connect with your own soul. This makes me ask you a question... would you really want to spend your life without having spent even a little time with your own self?
It's a maximum city because everything that happens here is on immeasurable scales - be it crime, business or entertainment. Yet, there's not even the barest minimum of contact with yourself.
I know this post is tending towards philosophy which might not appeal to all, but it's something worth thinking. This city is our most beloved... however it feels like in pursuit of a good life, we aren't really living at all.
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