A trip to – Vaishno Devi temple
When
someone used to come with Prasad when I was a kid. I was overjoyed for several
reasons, one of which was that those boys are fortunate to have been a part of
this trip. All of these things used to cross my mind. And perhaps one day I
will be a part of this journey, as I used to listen more intently when Vaishno
Mata summoned me.
I'd
already devised a strategy. However, due to Covid-19, we had not set a date for
this trip. We had been perplexed in our living for a long time. We were desperate
to get out of here, so we took the plunge.
We
were three buddies, and one of my pals had reserved our room. In month of
October 2021, it had been confirmed that passengers would travel by train.
We
started our journey late at night from Old New Delhi and had arrived at Katra
Railway Station the next morning.
I
sat in a window seat and gazed out the window at the mountains, river, and lush
foliage all about. Also completely absorbed in the beauty of nature and
capturing some of its vistas. It was almost as if it was my first time having
so much fun. I had so much to say on this train ride that I didn't want anyone to
stop me.
We
arrived and stayed in a hotel for the entire day because we had to leave early
the next morning for Mata Vaishno Devi Temple. At 5.30 a.m., we exited the
room. We also made the decision to visit Ardhkuwari as well, however there was
a large crowd waiting for darshan. So we took our tokens and left without
waiting.
We
kept hiking and arrived at the summit of Mata Mandir around 2 p.m. This was
"Navratri" season, and the entire route was festooned with
magnificent flowers. It was such a view that could not be described in words. I
was so taken aback by the beauty of that place.
There
was something fresh to experience: Bhairavnath's darshan, this time there was a
trolley route to follow, so we had to stick to it. It had been incredible to
ride in a trolley for 10-15 minutes till we arrived at the top and then returned
in the same manner.
What
I've noticed on this road is that we all get tired and bored with life at
times. We all require a vacation from our daily routine. We should do something
different to disrupt the pattern we've been following for the past few days.
And
when we return, we are invariably filled with new perspectives, vitality, and a
renewed sense of well-being. It may also assist us in becoming more productive
in our daily lives. This gives us a boost of good vibes. It simply prepares us to
return in top shape and perform successfully.
We
often have a lot of plans but are unable to carry them through. That's why I
didn't have anything prepared in my head; I was just there to be experienced,
and it all happened on its own. Only when we are fully present in the moment,
observing and feeling our surrounds, the entire cosmos, and nature, does this
happen.
When
we pay attention to what is going on around us. We may know that the entire
universe, as well as nature, contributes to making things possible for us alone.
And I don't think there is something else more vital than this.
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