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Published on 22/04/2020
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A Traveller’s Lessons from two decades on the ँ Road

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Who could have imagined, that our ever-running world could ever come to a halt?

A silence that our earth, rivers, the sky, birds, animal, us thought was never possible. Someone, an invisible one; invading our lives, to that point he made a mockery of our system, of our inventions, what ever we created, nothing came to our rescue but age old virtues like resilience, patience and above all, prayers. Today we are afraid and vulnerable to even step out of our homes freely. For sometime at least, nothing is going to be like the world we had.

Whereas in a sweet turn of events for our co-habitants, we are the ones caged. And most other beings are doing much better rather enjoying our absence. Only leaving us to breathing and observing this unprecedented change. A Change that is commanding us to leave the environment on its own. With no interfering or intrusion needed.

No amount of money ever came close to clean our rivers and our skies. But it was the fear of disease and death that forced us to sit at one place for months. That same fear which makes all animals tremble the moment they learn of being trapped, caged for slaughter, for somebody’s pleasure.

From here onwards any certainty is far fetched. Of how the life post pandemic will be in the long run. Most probably it will take on with similar course it has always been. Forgetting it like any other storm life threw at mankind. Yet I am optimistic that there are people, who may well revisit their lives and its meaning. And how from here onwards it can be shaped for world’s good altogether.

Life of a traveller is short, because he becomes intoxicated with the world, with practices and information in each passing breath. And so in this time of isolation I sat down and revisited my quiet life as a traveller that grew me immensely and may even help you to find peace within. It is also that the founding idea of my travels is not of passing, but of becoming wherever you are; staying put, quietly seeing.

Here are a few experiences that shaped me.
My ways of perceiving, an act, any happening, or as simple as breathing.

1. Humility

The first and the source of it all is in being humble and showing gratitude. There’s a beautiful saying that our forefathers wrote long ago in sanskrit श्रद्धावान् लभते ज्ञानम् that the knowledge comes to those who are humble. And it is one of the foremost things that you start earning slowly as you start trusting. Going closer within communities, people, learning, understanding and loving however and whatever way they are in; that no human is different from the other. All are one within.

2. To become all embracing, Listeners

The future enters through our ears, said an old man in the Himalayas. It is one of the hardest things to do but very conducive. An act of nothingness is what needs to be done the most. And it is not just like that when the great Iranian Filmmaker Abbas Kirostami said of Photography being the mother of Cinema. As it is the most observant of real time arts. See where the sound wants to lead you.

3. Learn a few sentences of the local language

This is my friends, the most respectful and instantly accomplishing thing that you would do. To learn a few preambles of their language. To start a conversation with anyone in a strange, new place. You never know it may be a start of a life long friendship.

4. Travel Alone

To some it may sound boring, but at some point of your life, it is this decision that will go on to change your stories. Because first of all it will make you strong and then it will make you addicted to that strength of slowly knowing yourself. It will be that change which only others can see but you will perceive. 

5. Become friends with an old person

Well, personally it has been the most blessed thing to have found friendships in living books- that are these elderly souls walking, waiting to be asked, to be poked- to only turn into child like once again. But it is also true as much that the one will find you, the one you might be searching for.

These friends don’t only carry stories, but discipline in varied ways. Experience of the land that can be found nowhere else. I bow to one such teacher who blessed me with a magic life saving skill. Let me talk about it in the next step.


6. Learn a skill

We all have something to share, to give. Long time travels become static many a times if the purpose is lost. Music, writing or something that the locals can get some benefit out of your skill work wonders in uplifting the environment and oneself.

7. Know, The Elements of life 

This being my favourite carries all capabilities to align you with your elements. The slow deep breathing long Walking times tunes your heart and lungs in its own right into meditation order. The purest form of seeing and keeping ourselves and nature in check and healthy.

8. How can you Contribute ?

Travelling and staying at one place for longer periods start pushing you in more ways than one. People love people who step up to give, a part of sustainable travelling, It can be taking up teaching local children, visiting local NGO’s, primary schools, and other such places where you meet locals, and learn about a complete new way of knowing rural economy and society.

 

9. Visit local writers, teachers and local artisans

One of my favorite things after I settle down at a place is to look out for people who are living intimately within themselves and are the bed rock of the society. You can walk around asking for such people if you are curious enough to know something deeper.

 

10. What if today is my last day

I wanted to include the most brutal truth as it is the easiest to look beyond. But when you carry the memories of a young friend died in college, a lover who died in an accident, the ones who were not called but forced to exit the world.

It is not really fair to think of it as a traveller but I talk myself into it now only to motivate myself. To become disciplined. To make myself believe in a larger life. What is important now? Many a times it has helped me in prioritising my life right. And it is not me, yogis live by this rule, and so do many people who inspire the spirit in you to do right. To do your best.

 

Found this on the wall of a room in Gokarna

I must tell you something honestly, that i had to learn a few things the hard way. And Many things that I have mentioned here were received through a long time of seeing. Very slowly without me being aware of it. But I can tell you that the source of it all was gratitude, being respectful. First and foremost to yourself. That’s it! Respecting oneself.

I imagine that if you go through all the above ideas alongside cultivating your own true vision, with experience and research; I am certain that it will give you a good chance of having a memorable time not just while travelling any particular where but through this road, we call life.

Of course, It may not be the perfect philosophy for many of you as well. For you may be thinking this to be the most boring and dullest advices ever but however that may be, only these ones have served me through.

And if you just went through reading thinking this is so close to how you would like to have your own travel hustle, then let me tell you, you are going to love the ‘Road to Nara’.

Regardless of what you may think, my only reason to be here writing is to become a bridge for anyone who is seeking. To believe following the path of ahimsa-non-violence, in thought and action. To share ideas, resources, memories that even if you are not there, your mere thought can uplift somebody’s moment; and trust me you will feel that yourself, quietly. Because at the end of the day it is not about how many miles you flew, or years you have spent on the road, or how many countries you checked in; it only comes truthfully closest to, that how many places you couldn’t leave because people didn’t let you go, that you changed them, and they you, your world.

Hope it made you smile.

While working on a film in the Thar desert of Rajasthan, i had found a lone tree just like someone finds an Oasis. Here a Portrait of the Self.

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If today is the first time you have arrived on The Road to Nara, you are heartily welcome ~ Namaste

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Hi, I am Narayan Kaudinya. And i welcome you on this journey, the Road to Nara ! I am an Ethnographer and a practicing Indologist. I did my masters in History and further learnt Sanskrit, Yoga and Nerve-therapy. At 24, pushing most academic sounding, office sitting works away, i felt compelled to know and understand the world and my country, Bharat/India. I travelled, and as it happened i took up teaching in Kashmir and further up in the remote villages of Baltistan in the foothills of Karakoram Ranges. For around three years and many states later there came a time when i felt that it was only while teaching i learnt how to laugh, to see, feel, breathe, love and cry -with children, and mostly resource-less parents in the harshest-freezing border conditions. I write, and work as a documentary photographer and Filmmaker, with numerous published, exhibited and some awarded stories. In my travels and life i have let nature lead me, the divine mother, and as a Yogin, my resolve here is to share my experiences and thoughts as honestly, and through them to blossom in everyone the power and possibility in pursuing your breath, that you seek your true nature with courage and curiosity. Here, on this road i will share my spirit, my love for nature, the elements of life that are us. And in doing so, i'll be happy to see you along.

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  4. Angelilie says

    I really like your beautiful blog. A pleasure to come stroll on your pages. A great discovery and a very interesting blog. I will come back to visit you. Do not hesitate to visit my universe. See you soon. 🙂

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  9. Jorge Santos / Joel Matos says

    Estou imensamente feliz por te ter conhecido, embora não pessoalmente (agradar-me-ia imenso) sou apaixonado por toda a Ásia, tentei de bicicleta e sozinho, fazer a rota da seda, mas as autoridades Chinesas prenderam-me e deportaram-me da China, antes de chegar a kashi, tenciono voltar e tentar continuar de Bishkek até Istambul numa nova oportunidade pois o Tibet ainda está vedado a viajantes solitários como eu , a nossa sede de aprender através da solidão é semelhante e é agradável encontrar alguém como tu, (semelhante a mim) sou barbeiro de profissão e tenho a poesia como refúgio contra espaços confinados como seja esta loja minuscula onde tenho de viver e ver a passagem do tempo, muito obrigado por existires talvez como o outro eu que eu não sei nem consigo ser nem sair de mim para incorporar o mundo na minha pele (amo o teu viver) Jorge Santos

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    • Narayan Tushar Kaudinya says

      Dearest Jorge, I was trying a translator to understand this from Spanish to English, only learnt later the similarity and differences of it with Portuguese. Let me post it in English here for on some days when i come back here i can read and find your beautiful words sleeping here whenever.

      “I am immensely happy to have met you, although not personally (I would be very pleased) I am in love with all of Asia, I tried cycling and alone, making the silk route, but the Chinese authorities arrested me and deported me from China, before arriving in kashi, I intend to go back and try to continue from Bishkek to Istanbul at a new opportunity because Tibet is still forbidden to lonely travelers like me, our thirst for learning through solitude is similar and it is nice to meet someone like you, (similar to me) I am a barber by profession and I have poetry as a refuge against confined spaces such as this tiny shop where I have to live and watch the passage of time, thank you very much for existing perhaps like the other me that I neither know nor can be nor leave me to incorporate the world in my skin (I love your life) Jorge Santos.”

      Look at that life dearest Jorge, It is so beautiful to read you. You are courageous and filled with hope and adventure. This life of yours that is expanding like that with every word you wrote here above. I hope when all this is over and when we see a fresher world, you come down to India and we meet somewhere here. Asia, i am certain loves you as much. till then i will be around reading your words. Lots of love and strength, Nara x.

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  10. Puja says

    So beautiful …and you are so fortunate that you are not just a traveler but a traveler who embraces awakening in every moment.

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  12. forresting365 says

    Ahhhhh! Narayan! This is absolutely beautiful!!! How eloquent You are. As I was reading there were so many sentences that touched my heart deeply and I was going to write them here and let You know how wonderful they are…but there were SOOOO many that it would basically have meant pasting Your entire post here and telling You how very much I LOVE it! Thank You for sharing Your heart/world/Spirit so beautifully! The part about us being one family….that we are all exactly the same inside becomes clearer and clearer with each passing day of my life. When I was young that was a kindof metaphorical statement to me. In my older years I’ve come to see it really, quite literally, is TRUE. Sending You much Love and Huge Hugs! Thank You again and Rock On!!! 🤗🙏🏼❤️

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    • Narayan Tushar Kaudinya says

      You must be knowing that, merely the arrival of your name takes me to forests; and in these times its no mean feat 🙂 I can’t express likewise how light it makes me feel.
      As well, World is one family is India’s oldest cultural virtue, and i am only blessed to let it work through me. Understanding this cannot be more peaceful for us beings than any other thing in the world.
      It was humbling when i had read it a day ago. It means a lot dear Forrester. You are beautiful. Thank you.

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      • forresting365 says

        It’s absolutely, completely my pleasure!!! And You are so right, “Understanding this cannot be more peaceful for us beings than any other thing in the world.” And Thank You, my friend! You are beautiful and share it wonderfully!!! Huge hugs and Cheers! 😊🙏🏼❤️

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    • Narayan Kaudinya says

      Dearest Forrester thank you, came here and confided in your words again. I hope you are enjoying this Christmas eve in some part of the world. My wishes to everyone and you.

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      • forresting365 says

        Merry Christmas Narayan!!! And Thank You for Your wishes!!! We’re having a wonderful Christmas…sweet and quiet. I hope You and Yours are having a season filled with more Love, Joy and Peace than You ever imagined possible!!! 🤗💖😊

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        • Narayan Kaudinya says

          How rare is now one can hear a wonderful Christmas. It can only happen to wonderful people. Quiet is the toast of the world. Here is good. India is slowly humming and bustling again. My wishes for the new year my friend ❤

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          • forresting365 says

            Dear Narayan….this response is a beautiful piece of poetry. I’ve read it a few times. I can feel the quiet of the world in Your words. There is such gentle sweetness in them. Thank You!!! 🤗💖😊

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  13. anne leueen says

    This is a lovely post. that is full of wisdom. We should all think about living each day to the best of our ability just in case it may be our last.

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  14. Bacardi Gold says

    I love this post. This is well written. I’ve been a solo traveler, too, but for a short time only. I’ve tried trekking a not so high hill. When I reached the top and a few photo taking, I felt dizzy and pain in my chest. I was rushed downhill in a hospital. Luckily, the doctor said it’s a mild stroke. With that episode I am nervous now to travel alone, notwithstanding I have all the medicines with me whenever and wherever I travel. ….This post of yours reminded me of the hazards of travelling alone if you have some kind of illness.Thanks for posting this. I love reading your stories. Be safe!

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    • Narayan Tushar Kaudinya says

      Bacardi, I hope and kind of feel you are healthy and doing absolutely fine. Thanks for coming over and for your words here.
      You know i feel at times nature has her own way of giving us signals. Even though to an extent solo travelling may look exciting but in reason it is quiet a complex journey.
      Moreover it made you learn to prepare better, and is a learning for all of us.

      Nara.

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  15. gabychops says

    I love this post and I wholly agree with every word. The paragraph about listening reminded me of our saying here: ‘You have two ears but only one mouth, so listen more and speak less.’
    You write profound truth and I thank you for your thoughts. Very inspiring.

    Joanna

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    • Narayan Tushar Kaudinya says

      Joanna, morning from the banks of Ganga. You know this out of all the essays i have written remains close favourite for me too. As i realised and understood some never known aspects about my understanding about the world and its cycle, the movement, cause and effect.
      A perfect saying, nothing more truer than that 🙂 Love every impression of your words Joanna.

      I will write more soon. Nara.

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  16. gabychops says

    I read and re-read your words, so full of wisdom and expressed in such a unique way that your hand must had been guided by angels. I can only bow to your power of brining people alive with your words.

    Joanna

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    • Narayan Tushar Kaudinya says

      I wish it is 🙂 because unless it is you, i won’t believe it to be true.

      You know, this post/essay, is so close to me, because it was the first ever post i thought i should share with everyone because they will know where i belong to or where am i coming from. And also i had to delve so much to learn from my walks for years when i started asking from them the truth of this. Because to come and think of it, travelling is not travelling at all, it is few drops of nectar, coming out from the ocean of poison.

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  17. gabychops says

    Every time I re-read your exceptional, sage treaty on how to live our lives well, I discover more to think about and adopt. It provides a convincing argument about the ultimate goal of organized human life on earth, moral, intellectual, and spiritual. And following that goal will affect for the better our lives. This essay, Narayan, with an exception of the phenomenal, magnificent post about Gandhi, is the most influential of your, writing. Thank you.
    You are the chosen one.

    Joanna

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  18. gulfcoastpoet@gmail.com says

    Naryan, I don’t always take time to read such lengthy posts, but this was well worth the time…so well-organized, concise and filled with wisdom. 🙂 Thank you for sharing your thoughts. All the best! Cheryl

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    • Narayan Tushar Kaudinya says

      I know Cheryl, and to tell you this one was actually shorter by my story length standards ha ha .. but appreciate it so much that you did read it through.

      ❤ to you
      Narayan

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    • Narayan Kaudinya says

      Cheryl, thank you again. Came here reading your words ! I hope you are enjoying this christmas eve with your family, loved ones. Thank you once again, and a better new year for you, and all of us together.

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  20. AmyRose🌹 says

    Exquisitely written and so honest as well. I really enjoyed this post and easily could relate to much if not all you wrote. Thank you for sharing yourself. What a gift. xo

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    • Narayan Kaudinya says

      Thank you Amy, this is probably and personally the most important post of this site, and i can only feel gratitude, as you chose to write on it. Thank you. As it is a yogic process of perceiving the world, rightly you may not have related to all.

      But lovely to have you and your words. Thanks Amy

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  22. Hairstyles says

    Wow that was strange. I just wrote an incredibly long comment but after I clicked submit my comment didn’t appear. Grrrr… well I’m not writing all that over again. Anyhow, just wanted to say fantastic blog!

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  25. adhyapika says

    Travel has been such an over powering call that I feel compulsively drawn to it. Yet, solo travel is at once intimidating and exciting. Thanks for reinforcing a resolution.

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    • Narayan Kaudinya says

      Travel is one education that we as Indians which were by nature proficient as our ancients travelled throughout the country for centuries doing pilgrimages had immense understanding of nature because of it. And i believe really that it is the passion that arrives and chooses you, you merely become a respondent.

      I wish you do, and when you do, you share with all of us.

      Thanks so much for knowing, understanding and arriving.

      Nara x

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  26. cindy knoke says

    “Whereas in a sweet turn of events for our co-habitants, we are the ones caged.”
    It was so lovely for me, at the start of all of this human caused pandemic mess, to see a bear walk into a Northern California ski resort lobby, with just a solitary clerk, and empty spaces all around, who her used cell phone to record it, she as thrilled, and braver, than I. And then crocodiles, swam into the swimming lagoons, of empty posh resorts in Central America, employees took videos of that too. Bears returned in force to Yosemite. Apparently, they have been hiding here for so many decades. We didn’t know they were there, in the numbers in which they showed up . Obviously, they have been watching and hiding from us, for such a long time. They are walking in, going, “Are they really gone?”

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  27. chattykerry says

    Humility is a fine quality that many of my fellow Americans could use. I should also be more humble and appreciative. Beautiful post and I loved your reference to us being caged.

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    • Narayan Kaudinya says

      Kerry, been so long, i apologise for writing after almost a week later to your heartfelt appreciation. How have you been? Things are getting complex again with movement even though most of us are already caged in mind with so much fear floating around.

      As you did read Kerry, and i must push this word again here that Humility will open the door to divinity. There is no doubt about it. And divine is just a feeling, an ever lasting high one starts receiving because you are respecting, bowing, hence opening to the nectar of the unknown.

      Thank you again dear Kerry, accept my wishes. Nara x

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      • chattykerry says

        Thank you, Nara. Life is complicated right now and the fear amplifies with all of us. My grandmother insisted on humility and I thank her for this gift. K x

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        • Narayan Kaudinya says

          I imagine sometimes the people of those times, grandmothers, grandfathers who actually knew smells and stories wrapped in so many flavours, surprise and excitement and even boredom was lived. Gifts of today are technologically temporary.

          But anyways, thank you, i am happy you remembered me, and found time to read this long essay ! Thank you Kerry.

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  28. klmalcolm2014 says

    Thank you so much for this post. I have been on the road for 5 years and my observations are like your own. We Americans in particular have much to learn from the rest of the world.

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    • Narayan Kaudinya says

      It is always uplifting to learn and get to meet someone who feels and believes in the power of this kind of movement because i feel it is not you then who choose but you become the chosen one to carry this spirit forward. Haha, Americans well, its a good time to learn from the start again may be 🙂 Thank you Malcolm for coming over and for the words.

      My wishes
      Nara x

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  29. vinneve says

    I agree with you that if we don’t have the pandemic right now the world keeps on dying. Being at a standstill heals the world a bit unfortunate to the expense of millions of people who died because of covid all over the world.

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    • Narayan Kaudinya says

      We have hurt our earth so much, these skies and oceans that words are not enough and emotions will amount to nothing as well. I have all the empathy needed for each passing soul but i also feel for this land, which is our only heaven rather home, than how we have made our karma’s be. What we have done is because of us, and the consequences are rightly showing so.

      Thanks for coming over and for your words, my wishes.

      Nara x

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    • Narayan Kaudinya says

      Was delighted to have you and your words, very kind and humble of you. There is nothing precious than that acknowledgement, that one smile you remembered and you wrote.

      Thank you very much
      Nara x

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    • Narayan Kaudinya says

      Also, i will be very happy to keep reading about and the Cats, they seem to be in completion among selves to be your favourite friend, family member infact.

      I also hope that you are well and safe, taking care in these times.

      I was able to publish a post where from my experience and understanding i could write about some ancient ways to enhance immunity and inner strength.

      As i share it with you here, i will hope some amongst them will be very useful and help you to smile even more.

      My wishes Yeti Smith 🙂
      Nara x

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  31. AmyRose🌹 says

    What a well written and well thought out post! It is obvious you put your entire heart into this. You pass on much wisdom and for that all who read your words should say thank you to you. I did not go into fear last year for I do not fear illness nor death. But the learning lessons I obtained by the horror of “true reality” gave me immense growth within myself. More dross was burned off in order for divine love to glow ever brighter within me and then to share with others. Living in America I know beyond doubt that most here would benefit from the knowledge and wisdom of other countries’ citizens. You are so fortunate to be able to travel without the restrictions of responsibilities. I dream of traveling again. And some day I shall.

    Thank you so much for sharing what you have learned and applied to your own life.

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  32. katelon says

    Wonderful post. I’ve been on the road 8 years and almost 8 months. It’s certainly a different way of living. Before that, I moved often, too. Even in my hometown, where I spent 21 years in the same town, I always took time to get to know the land, people out of my circle and looked forward to the vacations that let me expand even more.

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    • Narayan Tushar Kaudinya says

      As it is now and today after and an ongoing pandemic, travelling has got a completely new way of looking at it, Digitally it will uproot whatever old was out there, and well i do not know where and how the storytellers will go. I hope they survive, because they are You and I.

      Thanks again Kate, also i hope you and family are all ready to cherish these coming days of winter. Thank you again.

      Narayan x

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  33. Martina Ramsauer says

    You show us very clearly in this your report , Narayan, that there are travellers, who want to learn from the land or the people they visit and there are people, who travel to some place to show their superiority or money! Thank you very much😀for your advice!

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  38. Marsha says

    Hi Nara, I love this post. the theme of my WQW (Writer’s Quote’s Wednesdays post was total fitness, which includes all of the topics you have covered in this post. You have said much better than I have, and in more detail how to be totally fit, mind, soul, body, and social. I love the point about contacting artisans when you travel and listening to old people’s stories. I would love to link this post to my post if you don’t mind.

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  39. Marsha says

    Sorry, I should have said this, You could just put a link to this article in my comment section.

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  40. rkrontheroad says

    Your wise words, beautifully written, teach many life lessons. This has been a time for me, as a traveler, to slow down and look for the things that make life worth living. Listening, seeing, friendship, writing, reading, art.

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  42. bluebrightly says

    Beautifully written from the heart, Narayan. Your site overflows with inspiration and good feelings. I appreciate the wisdom in your words as you travel, wander, write, and work to make the world a better place. My own efforts pale beside yours but I try to do some good in the world with my blog by bringing a little beauty and inspiration to interested readers. And I volunteer time to help protect some Northern elephant seals that have begun to visit our island, an unusual occurrence. As I said, these are small offerings compared to what you’re doing but it all helps. Namaste!

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    • Narayan Kaudinya says

      Dearest Lynn, first of all I must apologize that I am writing many a days later. Your words had made my day. I have been away from the digital and trying to balance the real.

      And today, as I stepped out and stopped at your page, I was literally pulled in by your images and words that have seen and lived the emotions truthfully and deeply.

      I loved your story of moving out from NYC to a place which you described so eloquently with examples of people behaving so differently.

      You are as beautiful as your life path has been and is.

      So much love and affection.
      Namaste from India.

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  43. rothpoetry says

    I enjoyed your post very much! It is and interesting and unsettling thought that the world stopped in its tracks because of Covid-19! And I am sure this will not be the last thing that happens. With our world population growing exponentially, it is enviable.
    Your words of wisdom and introspection are true for many of us. Connections are what make life enjoyable and exciting. You have shared this so well in all your writings. I enjoyed seeing your photos and your picture at Gorkana.

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