I had always thought that I like mountains better... their majestic quality, their imposing presence and their silent message that eggs you to aim for the sky.
But that was till I had my tryst with the sea in the temple town of Puri. The first time I laid my eyes on the sea, I instantly knew that it was going to be the beginning of an intense love affair.
They say "those who live by the sea can hardly form a single thought of which the sea would not be a part". For me, the sea had an impact far deeper than that. The vast expanse of water induces a feeling of humility — you feel humbled by the fact that you are just a cog in the larger scheme of things, and proud that you have been allowed the opportunity to not only experience this glory but also bask in it. It seems the incessant waves, hurtling towards you and receding, have been ordained by the ineluctable fate to keep playing to a set rhythm, much like us.
But that was till I had my tryst with the sea in the temple town of Puri. The first time I laid my eyes on the sea, I instantly knew that it was going to be the beginning of an intense love affair.
They say "those who live by the sea can hardly form a single thought of which the sea would not be a part". For me, the sea had an impact far deeper than that. The vast expanse of water induces a feeling of humility — you feel humbled by the fact that you are just a cog in the larger scheme of things, and proud that you have been allowed the opportunity to not only experience this glory but also bask in it. It seems the incessant waves, hurtling towards you and receding, have been ordained by the ineluctable fate to keep playing to a set rhythm, much like us.
For the past few days, I have been feeling the urge to go back to the place.
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