My Life

I typed "Yoga Jobs" in the search bar on FB. I responded to one of the posts and got a response in a day asking to fix an appointment for an interview. And that led me to land in a new country called Georgia (Not the American state called Georgia). It's neither in Europe nor in Asia. Found a new term called Eurasia. It all happened in a week. It was too quick to believe. I was a little suspicious as it was a FB post, and I was getting ready to go to the cold country. I spent a lot of money buying warm clothes, and this venture became the most expensive as I had to fly to Delhi from Bangalore on top of shopping as my flight tickets were from Delhi to Georgia via Sharjah. Went to see family (Many would understand that family means wife and children, in my case, no, I have neither of them;-)) Every time, I think, what if my Grandma doesn't exist when I return? That thought makes me look into her face with devotion. Another would-be colleague was also flying by the sam...

It's not the first attempt to go to the Himalayas. However, this time I really could go there. It was a 38 days journey into an unknown world within India. Still, there is a lot to be revealed. However, Badrinath, Kedarnath, Uttara Kasi, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Rishikesh, Haridwar, and Varanasi are no more unknown places to me. It took so many years to make it happen. You don't need much money to go to the Himalayas if you are a bachelor. There are places which offer free stay and free food. However, I paid for every place I stayed as I had some money. Many people are roaming in orange robes. Most of them are more psychos than Swamijis. There is no discipline. Speak the filthy language, get angry quickly, smoke, etc. I never want to be one of them. I never want to waste my time in the name of renunciation and sadhana. These all are lies. It seems that it is more of escapism than sadhana. I know many other places and options to do sadhana. This is not my cup of tea. As far...

One more job is added to the history. I can only say that five people have left the Spa team in the same month, and I'm one of them. It was not long-term. However, I still remember those teary eyes watching me until I disappeared into the ocean for the last time from the Island.   

These two terms are much talked about within India and outside India. I just woke up and started contemplating this topic, and I'm penning down my reflections. Hunger and thirst have no Eastern Culture and Western Culture. Every living being has to attend to their biological needs. Sleep? Yes, but the difference would be in the size of the bed. The richer, the bigger & thicker the bed. Anyway, a hard surface is healthier to sleep on. Water? Yes, the bigger the possession of the money, the more expensive water people choose. When everyone on earth can breathe the same air and still survive despite pollution & sickness causing germs. Then why can't we drink the water from the tap? In fact, the more the water is filtered, the lesser good it is. Maybe this is why health is more expensive to rich people irrespective of culture. It is said that 95% of human energy is consumed for sex and money. I think it is the height of ignorance to believe that the sexual act is an in...

Monks' residence area My time in Na Uyana Monastery was something I longed for ages. Everything was so interesting. The way monks wear the robes and have food and everything else... Break Fast bell went off at 5.30 AM, and to my utter surprise, 30 people were holding 30 different dishes to serve with high reverence and devotion. Felt like crying when I sat with the bowl full of food, remembering how heart fully those people had served me. I could not finish the whole food and closed my eyes, sought apologies from the people who had served the food, and threw them in the bin.   I went to the meditation hall and sat down in one corner. It was so inspiring to sit with the people in orange robes. The lunch bell went off at 09.30. This time, I took very little food as I was not hungry in such a short time. Remembering that there won't be food for the remaining day made me eat.  It was so inspiring to listen to the stories of the monks. I found a monk who has worked for th...

         The long-awaited trip has finally begun. I was visiting a country without the purpose of the job. It feels good. My seat number lead me to the middle row middle seat. Oh, I missed those oceanic scenes this time. Anyway wanted to give it a try. Can I change to a window seat, please? I asked the flight attendant, and he showed me a way to an empty window seat smilingly. Thank you. Srilankan flight took off from Male to Colombo.       Looking down from the flight always gives me a sense of being a bird. I used to have flying dreams a lot. Air hostess, Lihini sat in front of me in preparation for landing. After a while, she asked me, "Are you Maldivian?" No, I'm from India said I. Then, she showed more interest in conversing. She: What is your job? Me: Teaching yoga She: Wow, I could see you being very relaxed Me: .... thanks Me: Are you a Buddhist? She: Yes, and my dream is to take my parents to Budh Gaya, India Me: Very nice. Do y...

Returned to Male after 58 days to spend time away from the  small island where I live and work. It always gives me a sense of lightness when I wander in unknown places. My inner voice gets more louder. Male is around 125 Kms away from the island where I'm living. It took around 30 mins by domestic flight. Straight away went to SBI (State Bank of India) to open an account for salary transfers. It was good to see such a prompt service in SBI. Exploration started on the streets of Male. Bought snorkeling gear to enjoy my next swim in the ocean. Converted the price into INR (Indian Rupees) and felt little bit heavy on the pocket. Though the gentleman at the shop mentioned that he gave me a discount as I look like Maldivian. People started speaking in Dhivehi (Maldivian Language) until I requested them to "Speak in English please." Saw a restaurant and wanted to eat something as I was hungry. Saw a vegetable rice and asked him is this without fish, "Yes" said h...