Beware !!! My Fellow Himalayan Trekkers
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Ya, true! Who said the Himalayas are there only to promote spiritual life of renunciation and otherworldly aspirations? There is a possibility of getting seriously engaged in earthly romantic relationship in the back drop of such an enchanting landscape!
Originally Posted by ks_bluechip 
sometimes the Himalayas can be source of a nice wife (or husband) 
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sometimes the Himalayas can be source of a nice wife (or husband) .
Hence, Beware!!! My Fellow Himalayan Trekkers.
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I hope they aren't the source of a nice divorce, in my case.
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Jyothipg,greetings from a new member.I AM IMPRESSED with the way you express as 'teacher'.I have started late & my 1st.trip was in 2004May, after death of my father.We went upto kedarnath & Badrinath via chopta & did well as first timer.I am going to try panch kedar this time inspite of my age which is 65.My mental& physical health is ok hence the urge.If I get company fine otherwise I will stay in kedar to get the feel of weather & start from there.My updates of journey will be posted for the benefit of newcomers.pl.keep up the good work.
Originally Posted by jyotipg Hi,
The intent of this thread is to establish whether there is a hidden relation between the Himalayan Trekkers and Spirituality/Social Service.
Friends, in my last fifteen years of himalayan trekking and travel, I have come across thousands of people having similar interest. One of the things that stood out common in many of them was a slow and gradual migration to a social cause, spirituality or something which are symptoms of being introvert.
- Humility was more and more prominent among them, especially among the oldies who have been in himalayas for many years.
- Some of them including me started developing an slow spiritual inclination. I can relate similar examples from people in this forum line "avidtreker". One of my friend Romola, who used to the founder of a popular travelogue site and frequent himlayan lover, finally completely got into spirituality and now spends most of her time in Himalayas.
- Another friend loved himlayas so much that he left his plumb job as a banker and settled as a teacher in Ladakh teaching school students.
- Another friend has left his job in IT to live for his interest in himlayas and work a mountain guide.
- I remember one friend telling me once that "why do do want to spoil someone's life by sending them to himalays for trekking? Once he gets used to it, he would forced to run there irrespective of his condition".
I beleive there is something inside the trekkers which make them find peace away from Civilization and from the mundane things where most of the people would seek pleasure.
It would be interesting to hear from others on the kind of changes they have seen in themselves ever since they started trekking in the Himalayas.
Cheers,
Jyoti
Hi,The intent of this thread is to establish whether there is a hidden relation between the Himalayan Trekkers and Spirituality/Social Service.
Friends, in my last fifteen years of himalayan trekking and travel, I have come across thousands of people having similar interest. One of the things that stood out common in many of them was a slow and gradual migration to a social cause, spirituality or something which are symptoms of being introvert.
- Humility was more and more prominent among them, especially among the oldies who have been in himalayas for many years.
- Some of them including me started developing an slow spiritual inclination. I can relate similar examples from people in this forum line "avidtreker". One of my friend Romola, who used to the founder of a popular travelogue site and frequent himlayan lover, finally completely got into spirituality and now spends most of her time in Himalayas.
- Another friend loved himlayas so much that he left his plumb job as a banker and settled as a teacher in Ladakh teaching school students.
- Another friend has left his job in IT to live for his interest in himlayas and work a mountain guide.
- I remember one friend telling me once that "why do do want to spoil someone's life by sending them to himalays for trekking? Once he gets used to it, he would forced to run there irrespective of his condition".
I beleive there is something inside the trekkers which make them find peace away from Civilization and from the mundane things where most of the people would seek pleasure.
It would be interesting to hear from others on the kind of changes they have seen in themselves ever since they started trekking in the Himalayas.
Cheers,
Jyoti
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Originally Posted by capt_mahajan I hope they aren't the source of a nice divorce, in my case.
I hope they aren't the source of a nice divorce, in my case. 
... Capt are you sure your wife is not logging on to IM and keeping a tab on your activities here? .
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KS [Suhana Safar]
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Sentiment expressed via computer and internet.
Originally Posted by livinhimalayas Once you live with people who have nothing - you realize how little you actually need to live a contented life.
Once you live with people who have nothing - you realize how little you actually need to live a contented life. I take it you'll be giving both up soon?
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May 5th, 2010, 14:53 Bliss Bathing at HIS Holy Feet
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Thats a good one..
Originally Posted by ks_bluechip Excellent post on the gains of trekking the Himalayas! 
One point you missed ... sometimes the Himalayas can be source of a nice wife (or husband)
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Excellent post on the gains of trekking the Himalayas! One point you missed ... sometimes the Himalayas can be source of a nice wife (or husband)
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Rajkumar Sir,
Thats a very nice compilation of facts which force us to change even if slowly once in the Himalayas.
A friend of mine who was trekking with me in the Himalayas last week has left his job and is on a bicycle trip to Himalayas. He should be around Joshimath now.
He was planning to bicycle down to Niti Valley. Need your help to plan it out. Please send me your phone number.
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Originally Posted by ks_bluechip ... Capt are you sure your wife is not logging on to IM and keeping a tab on your activities here?
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... Capt are you sure your wife is not logging on to IM and keeping a tab on your activities here? .
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Doubt she will hear anything new, if she is.Has anybody mentioned the fact that the first whiff of mountain air is the best instant relaxation technique yet?
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May 5th, 2010, 16:06 The Journey Begins...
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Wow.. this is a great thread. I unfortunately have never had the chance to visit the Himalaya's but I think I am young enough (25) to be able to do it sometime soon (Anyone heading there in August or so???). I have traveled across the world and lived my life in 3 different countries - India, Saudi Arabia and USA. I have been back in India for the last 5 years now.. The travel bug bit me when I started trekking in the Mangalore area of Karnataka during my college years (2005-2008).
Since then I have gotten into photography which has become a passion for me. I love to travel and make it a point to visit a couple of places a year even though I work in Bangalore. I've always wanted to get away from the loud noise of the city and into some far away quiet place. I'm still trying to find a peaceful place where I can live in and do something meaningful rather than make money to buy the newest gadget to show off to friends.
I don't know where this post is going but I would love to find a way out of this never ending cycle for the need of money...
Since then I have gotten into photography which has become a passion for me. I love to travel and make it a point to visit a couple of places a year even though I work in Bangalore. I've always wanted to get away from the loud noise of the city and into some far away quiet place. I'm still trying to find a peaceful place where I can live in and do something meaningful rather than make money to buy the newest gadget to show off to friends.
I don't know where this post is going but I would love to find a way out of this never ending cycle for the need of money...
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nice thread started by Joyotiji
i love himalaya very much, it added new dimensions into my life by all means
some time i feel/discussed with local people of himalyas, that the feeling which we people got (who are residing in plain area and visit this areas), the same are not carries by them, so is this transformation is due to our shift from one frame of mind to another provided the support of himalyas and its surroundings but that does not effects in same maganitude to those loacale of this areas
some where i read that Bhahuguna coded due to hardship life of mountains in olden days that her mother use to do prayer every days to mountain god that next time she does not want to reborn in mountain region (due to those tough life of mountain)
any way its a debatable issue lets hear more out of you all
....... certainly i keeps on visiting there
i love himalaya very much, it added new dimensions into my life by all means
some time i feel/discussed with local people of himalyas, that the feeling which we people got (who are residing in plain area and visit this areas), the same are not carries by them, so is this transformation is due to our shift from one frame of mind to another provided the support of himalyas and its surroundings but that does not effects in same maganitude to those loacale of this areas
some where i read that Bhahuguna coded due to hardship life of mountains in olden days that her mother use to do prayer every days to mountain god that next time she does not want to reborn in mountain region (due to those tough life of mountain)
any way its a debatable issue lets hear more out of you all
....... certainly i keeps on visiting there
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If he's at Joshimath, tell him NOT to leave without getting an IL Permit for Niti from the SDM's office. That's if he wants to go to the village itself. Otherwise he can go upto Gamshali without restrictions. All info available in rajkumar's Niti Mana Darma thread.
Originally Posted by jyotipg .... He should be around Joshimath now.
He was planning to bicycle down to Niti Valley.
.... He should be around Joshimath now.He was planning to bicycle down to Niti Valley.
I have read some books about lives in himalayan mountain and heard beautiful discriptions from most of the old people who hav visited the mountain. As in many stories , most of our ancestors have seeked salvation in this mountain. Lots of tapas, yagnas and other spiritual activities are performed for a selfless cause which has added lots of positive vibration to the mountain. Even now far inthe mountain, where people cannot reach there are still yogis and highly elivated souls are living. These can also be one of the reasons for the people to feel immense inner peace and urge to visit again and again. This july will be my first visit if iam fortunate and looking 4ward to carry the 'Himalayas' in my heart when iam back- the pure, selfless,peace and love to spread in the world. I feel lucky enough to have experienced and interacted with the ultimate truth and love- The God without penance in the birth.
If you take away the mountain from my life you take away a sizable chunk of me not that I'll let you.. theres plenty of Himalaya out there for all of us
EDIT the relief.. the ups n downs.. all make up that sizable chunk.. that gone an eroded plain is all thats left of me.. youthful relief remains in my memory..i am flatter now than I was to start with..and I realize that time is a great leveler in what way
EDIT the relief.. the ups n downs.. all make up that sizable chunk.. that gone an eroded plain is all thats left of me.. youthful relief remains in my memory..i am flatter now than I was to start with..and I realize that time is a great leveler in what way
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May 5th, 2010, 20:51 still learning
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Yeah sure if you are willing to send me a check every month to supplement my income enough for me to survive, I will in a snap
Originally Posted by Dilliwala Sentiment expressed via computer and internet.
I take it you'll be giving both up soon?
Sentiment expressed via computer and internet. I take it you'll be giving both up soon?
In my case both are essential for me to earn my living. I was not born to the land so in order to survive, I need to supplement my income somehow and 'computer' and 'internet' are services that are essential to it.
He that would live in peace and at ease must not speak all he knows or all he sees. - Benjamin Franklin
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I too want off
Originally Posted by livinhimalayas Yeah sure if you are willing to send me a check evry month to supplement my income enough for me to survive, I will in a snap
In my case both are essential for me to earn my living. I was not born to the land so in order to survive, I need to supplement my income somehow and 'computer' and 'internet' are services that are essential to it.
Yeah sure if you are willing to send me a check evry month to supplement my income enough for me to survive, I will in a snap In my case both are essential for me to earn my living. I was not born to the land so in order to survive, I need to supplement my income somehow and 'computer' and 'internet' are services that are essential to it.
dilliwala - don't touch what you can't heal
Once you live with people who have nothing - you realize how little you actually need to live a contented life.
I guess, here giving up or contentment implies, detached attachment.
So, don't really expect anything
What do you say livinhimalayas?
I guess, here giving up or contentment implies, detached attachment.
So, don't really expect anything
What do you say livinhimalayas?
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