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| Mt. Kailash |
The journey to Kailash MansarovarYatra was indeed a journey of a life time. I am truly blessed to be ordained by
the Almighty to take up this wonderful yatra.
The best time to visit Mount Kailash
Manasarovar is during the period between May to November. It is a very ideal
time and I had the opportunity to enjoy the most exciting spiritual experience. The place is so tranquil and peaceful that I
was able to meditate in its midst. Kailash Parvat or the Gangs Rinpoche
(Tibetan name) lies near Lake Manasarovar and Lake Rakshastal. This snow peaked abode of Lord Shiva looks
like a precious jewel or crystal. It is
also the source of many Holy rivers like Ganges, Indus, Brahmaputra or Tsangpo,
Sutlej and Karnali.
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| On Way To Kailash |
I was able to feel the radiation of
spiritual energy and could achieve a sense of inner-peace. The KailashParikrama or circumambulating on foot and prostrating full-length are a holy
ritual which brings good fortune. A single set of parikrama around the Kailash
Mountain washes away our sins of a lifetime. 108 such parikramas will help in
achieving Nirvana or Moksha. The entire
parikrama is a three-day trek covering 53Kms.
Just ahead of the Dolma pass is Gouri Kund which comprises of five small
kunds and is the essence of all the Vedas. The Kund comprises of emerald green
water and it is believed that Goddess Parvati bathed here. I took few sip of
the holy water which is believed to free a human being from sins committed in a
hundred lives. Oblations are also offered to your ancestors by taking a
ceremonial bath in this lake. It was truly a heavenly experience for me to do
the Parikrama.
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| Lake Mansarovor |
The Lake Manasarovar is a feast to the eyes. Lord Brahma the Swayambu
created this lake which is considered in the Hindu Mythology to be the source
of all creations. The word Manas means ‘mind
of Lord Brahma’. It is the highest fresh water body in the world. I truly lost my heart in this enthralling
place. Entering this water in which it is believed that the Gods gave a bath to
Queen Maya before Lord Buddha was born is an experience beyond words. I could
feel the freezing water energize my body. I was in a state of elation while
having a holy bath in this lake and calling out ‘Om Namah Shivaya’. Another ethereal sight is during the Brahmamuhurtha i.e., around 3 a.m. to 5
a.m. It is believed that Gods come to have a dip. We could see a few figures
coming down to Manas and then disappear. Then lots of stars began to appear
which is truly phenomenal.
I feel that the Mount Kailash Yatra is a
most rewarding thing that can ever happen. The whole mystery of mankind and the
mysticism gets unfolded in this sacred place. I am indeed fortunate to have
stepped foot in this holy place where Gods and spiritual philosophers have
submerged in a trance of bliss.
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About Author :- Amit Kulkarni is the founder of Raghukul Holidays.
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