the beautiful path
Arunachala Diary day 4
After two nights in the Shiva lodge I moved to Shri Ramanshram (or Sri Ramanasramam which is Sanskrit) where visitors are allowed to stay for three days, that is, if they have made a booking in advance. After the registration procedure the same friendly worker from the office led me to the dining hall. It is a tradition in the ashram since the beginning, that visitors are immediately provided with a meal on their arrival even if the regular mealtimes are over.
The above picture shows the path leading from the ashram to Skandashram the place where Bhagvan Sri Ramana Maharshi resided for many years before he settled down at the place where Shri Ramanashram developed. The path takes one away from the noise and bustle of the city as it winds its way for a while in-between the Arunachala hill and another smaller hill. There are some minutes when all noise dies down and only the chirping of unknown birds is heard. It's the most beautiful path in the world for me, but it is hot during noon; and as one is advised to walk barefoot it can be painful during these hours if one is a novice in barefoot walking.
The view is towards the south, i.e. coming back from Skandashram.
the beautiful path
Arunachala Diary day 4
After two nights in the Shiva lodge I moved to Shri Ramanshram (or Sri Ramanasramam which is Sanskrit) where visitors are allowed to stay for three days, that is, if they have made a booking in advance. After the registration procedure the same friendly worker from the office led me to the dining hall. It is a tradition in the ashram since the beginning, that visitors are immediately provided with a meal on their arrival even if the regular mealtimes are over.
The above picture shows the path leading from the ashram to Skandashram the place where Bhagvan Sri Ramana Maharshi resided for many years before he settled down at the place where Shri Ramanashram developed. The path takes one away from the noise and bustle of the city as it winds its way for a while in-between the Arunachala hill and another smaller hill. There are some minutes when all noise dies down and only the chirping of unknown birds is heard. It's the most beautiful path in the world for me, but it is hot during noon; and as one is advised to walk barefoot it can be painful during these hours if one is a novice in barefoot walking.
The view is towards the south, i.e. coming back from Skandashram.