Amarnath - The mysterious, the mighty… the blissful

On 2nd July, 2017, I stood under the water dripping from top and got soaked in the bliss. Looking up, I noticed the two white pigeons – the manifestations of the omnipotent. The last step of my long awaited ‘Amarnath yatra’ overwhelmed me with tears of gratitude. I was numbed by the majestic beauty of the place and the omnipotence of Lord Shiva.

Suddenly, I became aware of others and heard someone talking about the Sheshnag mountain… and the one with the impression of the footprint of Lord Shiva. I looked back and noticed that the mountain really looked like a ‘Sheshnag’. And the breathtaking ice Shivlinga mesmerized everyone to such an extent that one just couldn’t take one’s eyes away from it.
My Amarnath yatra was exciting and adventurous – the valley looked so serene from the chopper that we took to cover some distance. Like every year, there were apprehensions connected to the visit – I too experienced my bit but it was nothing in front of what I got by taking a little risk.

 Wherever I looked, I saw the beauty of the place and along with it, also the guards protecting the beauty of Kashmir from those  who had become hostile to it.

The drive from Srinagar to Sonmarg flooded me with the beautiful memories of past – when the heart did not thump in apprehension of what lay ahead. The ride in the ‘Shikara’ and shopping around the Dal lake were some of the things I could not even think of now.

The 12,756 ft height of Amarnath cave looks daunting, but throughout I found people enthused with devotion and spirit beyond words. I could feel some inner strength pushing me higher up. It was the euphoria of a different world – a world away resonating with the presence of Hindu Gods and Goddesses even though the transitory power of arms has overpowered the beauty of flowers.
Like others, I too experienced the shortness of breath but the rejuvenation came the moment I entered the cave and water from top started dripping on my head – no pain, no fatigue…just bliss.



Comments

  1. Unknown13 July 2018 at 02:28

    An inspiring travelogue

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  2. Unknown16 July 2018 at 22:14

    Awe-inspiring, beautifully scripted !! And, you look stellar, masi 😇✨😘💕

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  3. Unknown19 July 2018 at 09:01

    Beautiful��
    With each line ,a scene formed in my mind .��

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  4. Unknown17 August 2018 at 00:29

    Fantastic description ... very inspiring ..beautiful scenery.. would love to visit one day ..

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