I spent almost the whole day inside the dormitory in
Pandav Bhawan, Delhi- finishing a book I brought with me for the journey. Some people might find it weird that I went all
the way to India to camp inside a room curled in a book.
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Well, I like taking pauses during the trip
to simply relax and do
what I want.
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If it were up to me, I would simply stay inside the Brahma
Kumaris compound the rest of the day but this time I’m with Sister Nory, a fellow
meditation student from the Philippines. It was her first time in Delhi. Today, I ought to show her the market at
least.
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| photo by Nory San Juan |
So, after I spent the whole morning and early afternoon reading,
we walked 3 blocks to the market. It was
like the typical "tiangge" back home (Philippines)- crowded, noisy, and flashy. The only difference was that
people with deep set eyes and pointed nose peppered the streets (stressing the
fact that yes, I am in India).
Boutiques filled the blocks and merchandises lined the sidewalks- colorful Indian sarees, textiles, dresses, scarfs, shoes with pointed tips, intricate
jewelries, bags, and all sorts of trinkets.
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| image from masspuller.com |
We walked for probably 8 blocks of rows and rows of bright
merchandises- most of which adorned with gold or silver or intricate patterns.
But there is nothing I want to buy for myself.
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| image from masspuller.com |
I heard a story about the great philosopher Socrates
stopping by a shop window every day for weeks.
One day, the shop owner feeling sorry for the poor philosopher went out
of the shop and told him, “Sir, what is it that you want? I will give it to you for free.”
Socrates looked quizzically at the shop owner and replied, “I
pass here daily to look at all the things I don’t need.”
Today, I can say the same.
meditation by Release Your Wings
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