Amritsar: Day 1
August 24th, 2008Topic: Spirituality Tags: Alternative Economy, India, Sacred Sites
Well I have arrived to Amritsar through the Wagha border. Last time I came through here, I paid 550 Rupees for a cab, this time I paid only Rs. 35…
So I met this actor and sufi from UK with a background from Jalunder and Pakistan. Its been great fun so far, exploring the Golden Temple; walking the narrow alley ways. Yes, it is as everyone has said it is, grand and beautiful. We sat with a Guru ji who told us all about Sikhism, and how connected to nature they are. I asked what they think of Sufism, and he responded, that because he is Sikh, he is also Sufi. Beautiful. It was just the kind of wisdom I have wanted to experience while here.
Another amazing experience was the closing and cleaning ceremony. Hundreds of volunteers were there to help take down everything, clean everything, people we pushing and shoving to do service for the Palace. And the free food! It is a system I have never seen before, so effective, so efficient. From cleaning bins, to trays for daal and and water bowls. Everything one could ask for and more. This system needs to be documented and replicated in other place; indeed a best case practice.
We are also staying for free at the hostels here, there is a section for foreigners here and everything. I'm planning on staying one more night before I head to Dharamsala and McLeod Ganj. All I can say now is Jai Hind!
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August 25th, 2008 at 12:47 am
They say where there’s a will there’s a way! Sounds like its a seamless transition for you. Continue to inspire em, man!
August 25th, 2008 at 3:26 pm
Man. I am even more excited when I see the website. This is just wonderful. I am so happy and excited for you. Working toward an ideal world and putting your FLUFF to action. Things are going good for me..I am facing my challenges head on and for the first time loving it. Thank you for being you and I am sure you will have challenges….but remember that I am across the ocean extremely proud of you!!!!